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mestranol/hydroxyprogesterone acetate — Definition

mestranol/hidroksiprogesteron asetat / mestranol/hydroxyprogesterone acetate
Mestranol and hydroxyprogesterone acetate is a combined hormonal drug. Mestranol is a synthetic hormone that acts as estrogen-like; hydroxyprogesterone acetate is the progestin derivative and stabilizes the inner layer of the uterus. Generally used in the treatment of contraception (birth control) or hormonal imbalances. This combination prevents pregnancy by printing ovulation and thickening cervical mucus.
Turkish
🇹🇷 mestranol/hidroksiprogesteron asetat
English
🇬🇧 mestranol/hydroxyprogesterone acetate
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❓ What is mestranol/hidroksiprogesteron asetat?
mestranol/hidroksiprogesteron asetat; mestranol and hydroxyprogesterone acetate is a combined hormonal drug. Mestranol is a synthetic hormone that acts as estrogen-like; hydroxyprogesterone acetate is the progestin derivative and stabilizes the inner layer of the uterus. Generally used in the treatment of contraception (birth control) or hormonal imbalances. This combination prevents pregnancy by printing ovulation and thickening cervical mucus.
❓ What is mestranol/hydroxyprogesterone acetate in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "mestranol/hydroxyprogesterone acetate" is mestranol/hidroksiprogesteron asetat.
❓ Which medical field is mestranol/hidroksiprogesteron asetat related to?
This term belongs to the Drugs category.