C-19 Progestins

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Also known as:  19-Carbon Progestins;  Nortestosterone Derivatives

 

Description

C-19 Progestins are a group of Progestins that possess a 19-Carbon Nucleus.  They are believed to possess greater toxic potential than C-21 Progestins.  C-21 Progestins more closely resemble natural Progesterone than do C-19 Progestins - both pharmacologically and chemically.  C-19 Progestins are based on the 19 Carbon structure of Nortestosterone.

 

Types of C-19 Progestins

 Desogestrel

 Dydrogesterone

 Ethynodiol

 Levonorgestrel

 Lynestrenol

 Norethindrone Acetate

 Norethisterone

 Norethynodrel

 Norgestrel

 

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