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Progestogen

Index Progestogen

Progestogens, also sometimes written progestins, progestagens or gestagens, are a class of natural or synthetic steroid hormones that bind to and activate the progesterone receptors (PR). [1]

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  1. 88 relations: Adrenal gland, Anabolic steroid, Androgen, Androstane, Androstenedione, Birth, Brain, Breast, Breastfeeding, Capacitation, Cervix, Cholesterol, Corpus luteum, Dehydroepiandrosterone, Dihydrodeoxycorticosterone, Endogeny (biology), Enzyme, Estradiol, Estrane, Estrogen, Estrous cycle, Female reproductive system, Feminization (biology), Feminizing hormone therapy, Glucocorticoid, Granulosa cell, Gynaecology, Hormonal contraception, Hormone replacement therapy, Hydroxy group, Hypogonadism, Ketone, Lactation, Male reproductive system, Mammary gland, Medication, Medroxyprogesterone acetate, Membrane progesterone receptor, Menopause, Menstrual cycle, Metabolic intermediate, Metabolite, Mineralocorticoid, Nandrolone, Natural product, Neurosteroid, Norethisterone, Organic compound, Ovarian follicle, Ovary, ... Expand index (38 more) »

  2. Hormones of the hypothalamic-pituitary-prolactin axis
  3. Hormones of the hypothalamus-pituitary-gonad axis
  4. Hormones of the pregnant female
  5. Prolactin releasers
  6. Sex hormones

Adrenal gland

The adrenal glands (also known as suprarenal glands) are endocrine glands that produce a variety of hormones including adrenaline and the steroids aldosterone and cortisol.

See Progestogen and Adrenal gland

Anabolic steroid

Anabolic steroids, also known as anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS), are a class of drugs that are structurally related to testosterone, the main male sex hormone, and produce effects by binding to the androgen receptor (AR).

See Progestogen and Anabolic steroid

Androgen

An androgen (from Greek andr-, the stem of the word meaning "man") is any natural or synthetic steroid hormone that regulates the development and maintenance of male characteristics in vertebrates by binding to androgen receptors. Progestogen and androgen are hormones of the hypothalamus-pituitary-gonad axis and sex hormones.

See Progestogen and Androgen

Androstane

Androstane is a C19 steroidal hydrocarbon with a gonane core.

See Progestogen and Androstane

Androstenedione

Androstenedione, or 4-androstenedione (abbreviated as A4 or Δ4-dione), also known as androst-4-ene-3,17-dione, is an endogenous weak androgen steroid hormone and intermediate in the biosynthesis of estrone and of testosterone from dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA).

See Progestogen and Androstenedione

Birth

Birth is the act or process of bearing or bringing forth offspring, also referred to in technical contexts as parturition.

See Progestogen and Birth

Brain

The brain is an organ that serves as the center of the nervous system in all vertebrate and most invertebrate animals.

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Breast

The breast is one of two prominences located on the upper ventral region of the torso among humans and other primates.

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Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding, variously known as chestfeeding or nursing, is the process where breast milk is fed to a child.

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Capacitation

Capacitation is the penultimate step in the maturation of mammalian spermatozoa and is required to render them competent to fertilize an oocyte.

See Progestogen and Capacitation

Cervix

The cervix (cervices) or cervix uteri is a dynamic fibromuscular organ of the female reproductive system that connects the vagina with the uterine cavity.

See Progestogen and Cervix

Cholesterol

Cholesterol is the principal sterol of all higher animals, distributed in body tissues, especially the brain and spinal cord, and in animal fats and oils.

See Progestogen and Cholesterol

Corpus luteum

The corpus luteum (Latin for "yellow body";: corpora lutea) is a temporary endocrine structure in female ovaries involved in the production of relatively high levels of progesterone, and moderate levels of estradiol, and inhibin A. It is the remains of the ovarian follicle that has released a mature ovum during a previous ovulation.

See Progestogen and Corpus luteum

Dehydroepiandrosterone

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), also known as androstenolone, is an endogenous steroid hormone precursor. Progestogen and Dehydroepiandrosterone are hormones of the hypothalamus-pituitary-gonad axis and sex hormones.

See Progestogen and Dehydroepiandrosterone

Dihydrodeoxycorticosterone

5α-Dihydrodeoxycorticosterone (abbreviated as DHDOC), also known as 21-hydroxy-5α-pregnan-20-one, is an endogenous progestogen and neurosteroid. Progestogen and Dihydrodeoxycorticosterone are progestogens.

See Progestogen and Dihydrodeoxycorticosterone

Endogeny (biology)

Endogenous substances and processes are those that originate from within a living system such as an organism, tissue, or cell.

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Enzyme

Enzymes are proteins that act as biological catalysts by accelerating chemical reactions.

See Progestogen and Enzyme

Estradiol

Estradiol (E2), also spelled oestradiol, is an estrogen steroid hormone and the major female sex hormone. Progestogen and Estradiol are hormones of the hypothalamic-pituitary-prolactin axis, hormones of the hypothalamus-pituitary-gonad axis, hormones of the pregnant female, Prolactin releasers and sex hormones.

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Estrane

Estrane is a C18 steroid derivative, with a gonane core.

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Estrogen

Estrogen (oestrogen; see spelling differences) is a category of sex hormone responsible for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics. Progestogen and Estrogen are hormones of the hypothalamic-pituitary-prolactin axis, hormones of the hypothalamus-pituitary-gonad axis, hormones of the pregnant female, Prolactin releasers and sex hormones.

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Estrous cycle

The estrous cycle (originally) is a set of recurring physiological changes induced by reproductive hormones in females of mammalian subclass Theria.

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Female reproductive system

The female reproductive system is made up of the internal and external sex organs that function in the reproduction of new offspring.

See Progestogen and Female reproductive system

Feminization (biology)

In biology and medicine, feminization is the development in an organism of physical characteristics that are usually unique to the females of the species.

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Feminizing hormone therapy

Feminizing hormone therapy, also known as transfeminine hormone therapy, is hormone therapy and sex reassignment therapy to change the secondary sex characteristics of transgender people from masculine or androgynous to feminine.

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Glucocorticoid

Glucocorticoids (or, less commonly, glucocorticosteroids) are a class of corticosteroids, which are a class of steroid hormones.

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Granulosa cell

A granulosa cell or follicular cell is a somatic cell of the sex cord that is closely associated with the developing female gamete (called an oocyte or egg) in the ovary of mammals.

See Progestogen and Granulosa cell

Gynaecology

Gynaecology or gynecology (see American and British English spelling differences) is the area of medicine that involves the treatment of women's diseases, especially those of the reproductive organs.

See Progestogen and Gynaecology

Hormonal contraception

Hormonal contraception refers to birth control methods that act on the endocrine system. Progestogen and Hormonal contraception are sex hormones.

See Progestogen and Hormonal contraception

Hormone replacement therapy

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT), also known as menopausal hormone therapy or postmenopausal hormone therapy, is a form of hormone therapy used to treat symptoms associated with female menopause.

See Progestogen and Hormone replacement therapy

Hydroxy group

In chemistry, a hydroxy or hydroxyl group is a functional group with the chemical formula and composed of one oxygen atom covalently bonded to one hydrogen atom.

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Hypogonadism

Hypogonadism means diminished functional activity of the gonads—the testicles or the ovaries—that may result in diminished production of sex hormones.

See Progestogen and Hypogonadism

Ketone

In organic chemistry, a ketone is an organic compound with the structure, where R and R' can be a variety of carbon-containing substituents.

See Progestogen and Ketone

Lactation

Lactation describes the secretion of milk from the mammary glands and the period of time that a mother lactates to feed her young.

See Progestogen and Lactation

Male reproductive system

The male reproductive system consists of a number of sex organs that play a role in the process of human reproduction.

See Progestogen and Male reproductive system

Mammary gland

A mammary gland is an exocrine gland in humans and other mammals that produces milk to feed young offspring.

See Progestogen and Mammary gland

Medication

A medication (also called medicament, medicine, pharmaceutical drug, medicinal drug or simply drug) is a drug used to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent disease.

See Progestogen and Medication

Medroxyprogesterone acetate

Medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA), also known as depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) in injectable form and sold under the brand name Depo-Provera among others, is a hormonal medication of the progestin type. Progestogen and medroxyprogesterone acetate are progestogens.

See Progestogen and Medroxyprogesterone acetate

Membrane progesterone receptor

Membrane progesterone receptors (mPRs) are a group of cell surface receptors and membrane steroid receptors belonging to the progestin and adipoQ receptor (PAQR) family which bind the endogenous progestogen and neurosteroid progesterone, as well as the neurosteroid allopregnanolone. Progestogen and membrane progesterone receptor are progestogens.

See Progestogen and Membrane progesterone receptor

Menopause

Menopause, also known as the climacteric, is the time when menstrual periods permanently stop, marking the end of reproduction.

See Progestogen and Menopause

Menstrual cycle

The menstrual cycle is a series of natural changes in hormone production and the structures of the uterus and ovaries of the female reproductive system that makes pregnancy possible.

See Progestogen and Menstrual cycle

Metabolic intermediate

Metabolic intermediates are molecules that are the precursors or metabolites of biologically significant molecules.

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Metabolite

In biochemistry, a metabolite is an intermediate or end product of metabolism.

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Mineralocorticoid

Mineralocorticoids are a class of corticosteroids, which in turn are a class of steroid hormones.

See Progestogen and Mineralocorticoid

Nandrolone

Nandrolone, also known as 19-nortestosterone, is an endogenous androgen which exists in the male body at a ratio of 1:50 compared to testosterone. Progestogen and Nandrolone are progestogens.

See Progestogen and Nandrolone

Natural product

A natural product is a natural compound or substance produced by a living organism—that is, found in nature.

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Neurosteroid

Neurosteroids, also known as neuroactive steroids, are endogenous or exogenous steroids that rapidly alter neuronal excitability through interaction with ligand-gated ion channels and other cell surface receptors.

See Progestogen and Neurosteroid

Norethisterone

Norethisterone, also known as norethindrone and sold under many brand names, is a progestin medication used in birth control pills, menopausal hormone therapy, and for the treatment of gynecological disorders. Progestogen and Norethisterone are progestogens.

See Progestogen and Norethisterone

Organic compound

Some chemical authorities define an organic compound as a chemical compound that contains a carbon–hydrogen or carbon–carbon bond; others consider an organic compound to be any chemical compound that contains carbon.

See Progestogen and Organic compound

Ovarian follicle

An ovarian follicle is a roughly spheroid cellular aggregation set found in the ovaries.

See Progestogen and Ovarian follicle

Ovary

The ovary is a gonad in the female reproductive system that produces ova.

See Progestogen and Ovary

PAQR5

Membrane progesterone receptor gamma (mPRγ), or progestin and adipoQ receptor 5 (PAQR5), is a protein that in humans is encoded by the PAQR5 gene.

See Progestogen and PAQR5

PAQR6

Membrane progesterone receptor delta (mPRδ), or progestin and adipoQ receptor 6 (PAQR6), is a protein that in humans is encoded by the PAQR6 gene.

See Progestogen and PAQR6

PAQR7

Membrane progesterone receptor alpha (mPRα), or progestin and adipoQ receptor 7 (PAQR7), is a protein that in humans is encoded by the PAQR7 gene.

See Progestogen and PAQR7

PAQR8

Membrane progesterone receptor beta (mPRβ), or progestin and adipoQ receptor 8 (PAQR8), is a protein that in humans is encoded by the PAQR8 gene.

See Progestogen and PAQR8

Placenta

The placenta (placentas or placentae) is a temporary embryonic and later fetal organ that begins developing from the blastocyst shortly after implantation.

See Progestogen and Placenta

Precursor (chemistry)

In chemistry, a precursor is a compound that participates in a chemical reaction that produces another compound.

See Progestogen and Precursor (chemistry)

Pregnancy

Pregnancy is the time during which one or more offspring develops (gestates) inside a woman's uterus (womb).

See Progestogen and Pregnancy

Pregnane

Pregnane, also known as 17β-ethylandrostane or as 10β,13β-dimethyl-17β-ethylgonane, is a C21 steroid and, indirectly, a parent of progesterone.

See Progestogen and Pregnane

Pregnenolone

Pregnenolone (P5), or pregn-5-en-3β-ol-20-one, is an endogenous steroid and precursor/metabolic intermediate in the biosynthesis of most of the steroid hormones, including the progestogens, androgens, estrogens, glucocorticoids, and mineralocorticoids.

See Progestogen and Pregnenolone

Progesterone

Progesterone (P4) is an endogenous steroid and progestogen sex hormone involved in the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and embryogenesis of humans and other species. Progestogen and Progesterone are hormones of the hypothalamic-pituitary-prolactin axis, hormones of the hypothalamus-pituitary-gonad axis, hormones of the pregnant female, progestogens, Prolactin releasers and sex hormones.

See Progestogen and Progesterone

Progesterone (medication)

Progesterone (P4), sold under the brand name Prometrium among others, is a medication and naturally occurring steroid hormone. Progestogen and Progesterone (medication) are progestogens and Prolactin releasers.

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Progesterone receptor

The progesterone receptor (PR), also known as NR3C3 or nuclear receptor subfamily 3, group C, member 3, is a protein found inside cells. Progestogen and progesterone receptor are progestogens.

See Progestogen and Progesterone receptor

Progesterone receptor A

The progesterone receptor A (PR-A) is one of three known isoforms of the progesterone receptor (PR), the main biological target of the endogenous progestogen sex hormone progesterone. Progestogen and progesterone receptor A are progestogens.

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Progesterone receptor B

The progesterone receptor B (PR-B) is one of three known isoforms of the progesterone receptor (PR), the main biological target of the endogenous progestogen sex hormone progesterone. Progestogen and progesterone receptor B are progestogens.

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Progesterone receptor C

The progesterone receptor C (PR-C) is one of three known isoforms of the progesterone receptor (PR), the main biological target of the endogenous progestogen sex hormone progesterone. Progestogen and progesterone receptor C are progestogens.

See Progestogen and Progesterone receptor C

Progestogen (medication)

A progestogen, also referred to as a progestagen, gestagen, or gestogen, is a type of medication which produces effects similar to those of the natural female sex hormone progesterone in the body. Progestogen and progestogen (medication) are progestogens.

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Sex hormone

Sex hormones, also known as sex steroids, gonadocorticoids and gonadal steroids, are steroid hormones that interact with vertebrate steroid hormone receptors. Progestogen and sex hormone are hormones of the hypothalamus-pituitary-gonad axis and sex hormones.

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Spermiogenesis

Spermiogenesis is the final stage of spermatogenesis, during which the spermatids develop into mature spermatozoa.

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Steroid

A steroid is an organic compound with four fused rings (designated A, B, C, and D) arranged in a specific molecular configuration.

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Steroid hormone

A steroid hormone is a steroid that acts as a hormone.

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Structural analog

A structural analog, also known as a chemical analog or simply an analog, is a compound having a structure similar to that of another compound, but differing from it in respect to a certain component.

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Testicle

A testicle or testis (testes) is the male gonad in all bilaterians, including humans.

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Testosterone

Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone and androgen in males. Progestogen and Testosterone are hormones of the hypothalamus-pituitary-gonad axis and sex hormones.

See Progestogen and Testosterone

Theca of follicle

The theca folliculi comprise a layer of the ovarian follicles.

See Progestogen and Theca of follicle

Tissue (biology)

In biology, tissue is an assembly of similar cells and their extracellular matrix from the same embryonic origin that together carry out a specific function.

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Trans woman

A trans woman (short for transgender woman) is a woman who was assigned male at birth.

See Progestogen and Trans woman

Uterus

The uterus (from Latin uterus,: uteri) or womb is the organ in the reproductive system of most female mammals, including humans, that accommodates the embryonic and fetal development of one or more embryos until birth.

See Progestogen and Uterus

Vagina

In mammals and other animals, the vagina (vaginas or vaginae) is the elastic, muscular reproductive organ of the female genital tract.

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Wulf H. Utian

Wulf H. Utian is a physician, reproductive endocrinologist, clinical researcher, and academic women's health department administrator.

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11-Deoxycorticosterone

11-Deoxycorticosterone (DOC), or simply deoxycorticosterone, also known as 21-hydroxyprogesterone, as well as desoxycortone (INN), deoxycortone, and cortexone, is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal gland that possesses mineralocorticoid activity and acts as a precursor to aldosterone. Progestogen and 11-Deoxycorticosterone are progestogens.

See Progestogen and 11-Deoxycorticosterone

16α-Hydroxyprogesterone

16α-Hydroxyprogesterone (16α-OHP), also known as 16α-hydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, is a minor endogenous progestogen steroid hormone and a metabolite of progesterone that is formed in lower amounts than 17α-hydroxyprogesterone (17α-OHP). Progestogen and 16α-Hydroxyprogesterone are progestogens.

See Progestogen and 16α-Hydroxyprogesterone

17α-Hydroxypregnenolone

17α-Hydroxypregnenolone is a pregnane (C21) steroid that is obtained by hydroxylation of pregnenolone at the C17α position.

See Progestogen and 17α-Hydroxypregnenolone

17α-Hydroxyprogesterone

17α-Hydroxyprogesterone (17α-OHP), also known as 17-OH progesterone (17-OHP), or hydroxyprogesterone (OHP), is an endogenous progestogen steroid hormone related to progesterone. Progestogen and 17α-Hydroxyprogesterone are progestogens.

See Progestogen and 17α-Hydroxyprogesterone

20α-Dihydroprogesterone

20α-Dihydroprogesterone (20α-DHP), also known as 20α-hydroxyprogesterone (20α-OHP), is a naturally occurring, endogenous progestogen. Progestogen and 20α-Dihydroprogesterone are progestogens.

See Progestogen and 20α-Dihydroprogesterone

20β-Dihydroprogesterone

20β-Dihydroprogesterone (20β-DHP), also known as 20β-hydroxyprogesterone (20β-OHP), is an endogenous metabolite of progesterone which is formed by 20β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (20β-HSD). Progestogen and 20β-Dihydroprogesterone are progestogens.

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3β-Dihydroprogesterone

3β-Dihydroprogesterone (3β-DHP), also known as 3β-hydroxyprogesterone, or pregn-4-en-3β-ol-20-one (4-pregnenolone, δ4-pregnenolone), is an endogenous steroid. Progestogen and 3β-Dihydroprogesterone are progestogens.

See Progestogen and 3β-Dihydroprogesterone

5α-Dihydroprogesterone

5α-Dihydroprogesterone (5α-DHP, allopregnanedione, or 5α-pregnane-3,20-dione) is an endogenous progestogen and neurosteroid that is synthesized from progesterone. Progestogen and 5α-Dihydroprogesterone are progestogens.

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5β-Dihydroprogesterone

5β-Dihydroprogesterone (5β-DHP, pregnanedione, or 5β-pregnane-3,20-dione) is an endogenous neurosteroid and an intermediate in the biosynthesis of pregnanolone and epipregnanolone from progesterone.

See Progestogen and 5β-Dihydroprogesterone

See also

Hormones of the hypothalamic-pituitary-prolactin axis

Hormones of the hypothalamus-pituitary-gonad axis

Hormones of the pregnant female

Prolactin releasers

Sex hormones

References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progestogen

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