progestin
Contraceptive pill ingredient
Progestin is any synthetic hormone that mimics progesterone, the natural hormone involved in menstruation and pregnancy.
Progestins are used in birth control pills, hormone replacement therapy, and treatments for endometriosis or abnormal uterine bleeding.
The pill contains both estrogen and progestin.
Preventing conception intentionally
- pillSolid medicine dose
- IUDImplanted birth control device
- implantDevice placed inside tissue
- injectionSyringe-delivered dose
patch · emergency contraception · minipill · cervical mucus · family planning
Supplementing depleted bodily chemicals
- menopauseEnd of fertility
- HRTSupplemental endocrine treatment
- hot flashesBrief intense warmth episodes
- night sweatsExcessive perspiration during sleep
Atypical discharge of blood
- fibroidsBenign uterine tumors
- PCOSHormonal disorder, multiple ovarian cysts
- polycystic ovary syndromeEndocrine disorder affecting fertility
- amenorrheaLack of menstruation
dysmenorrhea · PMS · PMDD · endometriosis · uterine · ovarian · breakthrough bleeding
Female reproductive hormone
- gonadotropinHormone stimulating reproductive glands
- androgenMale sex hormone
- testosteroneChief male sex hormone
- ovulationEgg discharge from ovary
menstrual cycle · endometrium · secretory phase · steroid hormone
Made by machinery
- laboratoryFacility for scientific investigation
- artificialMade, not natural
- chemical synthesisCreating substances through reactions
- pharmaceuticalManufactured medicinal compound
birth control
Preventing conception intentionally
injection · patch · emergency contraception · minipill · cervical mucus · family planning
hormone replacement
Supplementing depleted bodily chemicals
- menopauseEnd of fertility
- HRTSupplemental endocrine treatment
- hot flashesBrief intense warmth episodes
night sweats · uterine lining · amenorrhea · IVF · fertility treatment
abnormal bleeding
Atypical discharge of blood
- fibroidsBenign uterine tumors
- PCOSHormonal disorder, multiple ovarian cysts
- polycystic ovary syndromeEndocrine disorder affecting fertility
amenorrhea · dysmenorrhea · PMS · PMDD · endometriosis · uterine · ovarian · breakthrough bleeding
estrogen
Female reproductive hormone
- gonadotropinHormone stimulating reproductive glands
- androgenMale sex hormone
- testosteroneChief male sex hormone
ovulation · menstrual cycle · endometrium · secretory phase · steroid hormone
manufactured
Made by machinery
- laboratoryFacility for scientific investigation
- artificialMade, not natural
- chemical synthesisCreating substances through reactions
- hormonesestrogen, testosterone, insulin, hormone, cortisol
- hormone drugsestrogen therapy, testosterone, estradiol, hormone injection, hormone cream
- steroidssteroid, cortisol, testosterone, estrogen, aldosterone
- birth controlthe pill, birth control pill, birth control pills, combination pill, oral contraceptives
- contraceptionbirth control, condom, condoms, IUD, diaphragm
- contraceptivescondom, birth control pill, Durex, diaphragm, birth control patch