Nomegestrol acetateNomegestrol acetate (NOMAC), sold under the brand names Lutenyl and Zoely among others, is a progestin medication which is used in birth control pills, menopausal hormone therapy, and for the treatment of gynecological disorders. It is available both alone and in combination with an estrogen. NOMAC is taken by mouth. A birth control implant for placement under the skin was also developed but ultimately was not marketed. Side effects of NOMAC include menstrual irregularities, headaches, nausea, breast tenderness, and others.
Stérilisation (acte chirurgical)La est une méthode de contraception qui fait emploi d'une procédure chirurgicale et qui offre une contraception permanente, souvent définitive, et fiable. Chez l'humain, il s'agit le plus souvent de la vasectomie chez l'homme et de la ligature des trompes chez la femme. Bien que la stérilisation permanente soit la méthode de contraception la plus utilisée au monde, la vasectomie est plus pratiquer du fait de la moindre réticence des médecins à faire une stérilisation sur des hommes que sur des femmes, ainsi le taux de stérilisation féminine reste faible par exemple en France.
Abnormal uterine bleedingAbnormal uterine bleeding (AUB), also known as (AVB) or as atypical vaginal bleeding, is vaginal bleeding from the uterus that is abnormally frequent, lasts excessively long, is heavier than normal, or is irregular. The term dysfunctional uterine bleeding was used when no underlying cause was present. Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy is excluded. Iron deficiency anemia may occur and quality of life may be negatively affected.
Hyperplasie de l'endomètreLhyperplasie endométriale est une prolifération bénigne de l'endomètre dans l'utérus. L'hyperplasie endométriale est classée en fonction de sa cytologie et du tissu glandulaire. Elle peut être simple, complexe et atypique, avec un risque croissant d'évolution vers un cancer de l'endomètre. Hyperplasie endométriale simple (hyperplasie simple de l'endomètre) Hyperplasie endométriale complexe Hyperplasie endométriale atypique La cause de l'hyperplasie endométriale est la production excessive d'oestrogènes.
Masculinizing hormone therapyMasculinizing hormone therapy, also known as transmasculine hormone therapy, or female-to-male (or FTM) hormone therapy, is a form of hormone therapy and gender affirming therapy which is used to change the secondary sexual characteristics of transgender people from feminine or androgynous to masculine. It is a common type of transgender hormone therapy (another being feminizing hormone therapy), and is predominantly used to treat transgender men and other transmasculine individuals.
PromegestonePromegestone, sold under the brand name Surgestone, is a progestin medication which is used in menopausal hormone therapy and in the treatment of gynecological disorders. It is taken by mouth. Side effects of promegestone include menstrual irregularities among others. Promegestone is a progestin, or a synthetic progestogen, and hence is an agonist of the progesterone receptor, the biological target of progestogens like progesterone. It has weak antiandrogenic, glucocorticoid, and antimineralocorticoid activity and no other important hormonal activity.
MedrogestoneMedrogestone, sold under the brand name Colprone among others, is a progestin medication which has been used in menopausal hormone therapy and in the treatment of gynecological disorders. It is available both alone and in combination with an estrogen. It is taken by mouth. Medrogestone is a progestin, or a synthetic progestogen, and hence is an agonist of the progesterone receptor, the biological target of progestogens like progesterone. It has weak antiandrogenic, glucocorticoid, and antimineralocorticoid activity and no other important hormonal activity.
Algestone acetophenideAlgestone acetophenide, also known more commonly as dihydroxyprogesterone acetophenide (DHPA) and sold under the brand names Perlutal and Topasel among others, is a progestin medication which is used in combination with an estrogen as a form of long-lasting injectable birth control. It has also been used alone, but is no longer available as a standalone medication. DHPA is not active by mouth and is given once a month by injection into muscle. Side effects of DHPA are similar to those of other progestins.
AlloprégnanoloneL'alloprégnanolone, 3α-hydroxy-5α-prégnane-20-one, 3α,5α-tétrahydroprogestérone ou THP, est une hormone présente dans le sang et le cerveau. Elle provient du métabolisme de la progestérone. De récentes études ont montré qu'elle exerçait un effet anxiolytique au niveau central. Cet effet est dû à la fixation de l'hormone au récepteurs GABA-A. Par conséquent, on lui associe aussi des effets anticonvulsivants, hypnotiques, sédatifs, analgésiques et anesthésiques. Un pic d'activité intervient environ une heure après un stress.
Hydroxyprogesterone acetateHydroxyprogesterone acetate (OHPA), sold under the brand name Prodox, is an orally active progestin related to hydroxyprogesterone caproate (OHPC) which has been used in clinical and veterinary medicine. It has reportedly also been used in birth control pills. OHPA is a progestin, or a synthetic progestogen, and hence is an agonist of the progesterone receptor, the biological target of progestogens like progesterone. OHPA was discovered in 1953 and was introduced for medical use in 1956.
