Norethindrone Acetate (Noun)
Meaning
A synthetic progestational hormone (trade name Norlutin) used in oral contraceptives and to treat endometriosis.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The medication containing norethindrone acetate helped alleviate her severe endometriosis symptoms, improving her overall quality of life.
- To reduce her heavy menstrual bleeding, her doctor prescribed a pill containing a low dose of norethindrone acetate as hormone therapy.
- A form of hormonal contraception, norethindrone acetate prevents ovulation by regulating hormonal changes within the body.
- Endometrial lesions have shown a marked decrease in patients administered a progestational dose of norethindrone acetate during trials.
- Because she didn't experience many side effects with hormonal contraception, the healthcare provider offered a second-year refill for norethindrone acetate tablets.