Progesterone
is a hormone which involved in the menstrual cycle in women,
particularly in helping to build up the rich tissue layer
in the uterus in preparation for an implanted embryo. Progestin
is a term which is used to cover a group of synthetic drugs
which have progesterone-like effects.
Progestin is usually prescribed in combination
with estrogen
in hormone replacement
therapy, since estrogen replacement alone is associated
with a high risk of uterine cancer. Progestin (or progesterone)
is also used to treat menstrual disorders, such as abnormal
bleeding).
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