Meaning & use
progestin
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A synthetic hormone that mimics the effects of progesterone, commonly used in birth control and hormone therapies.
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The birth control pill contains a combination of estrogen and progestin.
Doctors sometimes prescribe progestin to help regulate irregular menstrual cycles.
A note on using this word
Progestin is distinct from natural progesterone; it's a lab-made compound designed to act similarly in the body, and different formulations can have different side effects.
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