Progestins
Also known as: Gestogens; Progestagens; Progestogens
Description
Progestins are a group of synthetic Prescribed Medications that are similar in chemical structure (i.e. analogs) to the natural female Sexual Steroid Hormone - Progesterone.
Conventional Medical Usage of Progestins
Immune System
Some forms of Progestins are utilized by conventional medical practitioners for the treatment of metastatic Cancer - Breast and metastatic Cancer - Endometrium.
Sexual System
High dosages of Progestins are often prescribed in the treatment of Endometriosis (in order to suppress Menstruation with the aim of minimizing Pain):
This strategy is normally unsuccessful as it does not prevent the proliferation of Endometrial Tissue that underlies Endometriosis.
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