Norethandrolone (Noun)
Meaning
A synthetic progestational hormone (trade name Norlutin) used in oral contraceptives and to treat endometriosis.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed a combination pill that included norethandrolone to help alleviate the symptoms of endometriosis.
- Norethandrolone was first approved for use as an oral contraceptive in the early 1960s.
- As a synthetic progestin, norethandrolone has been widely used in hormonal birth control pills for decades.
- In addition to its contraceptive effects, norethandrolone has also been shown to be effective in reducing menstrual cramps and other symptoms associated with endometriosis.
- Norethandrolone works by altering the hormone balance in the body, which can help prevent ovulation and thicken cervical mucus.