Norethynodrel (Noun)
Meaning
A progesterone derivative used in oral contraceptives and in the control of menstruation and the treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The physician prescribed norethynodrel as a part of a birth control regimen for the young patient.
- The oral contraceptive contained norethynodrel and ethinyl estradiol, a common combination in such medications.
- Studies showed that norethynodrel effectively regulated menstrual cycles in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
- In some countries, norethynodrel was available by prescription to treat dysfunctional uterine bleeding.
- Combination products that include norethynodrel have been approved by the FDA for preventing pregnancy.