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Dydrogesterone

Meaning

Dydrogesterone is a synthetic progestogen, a pharmaceutical compound structurally related to the naturally occurring female sex hormone progesterone, used clinically for various indications related to hormonal imbalance. It is specifically designed to exhibit high selectivity for the progesterone receptor while minimizing interaction with androgenic, estrogenic, or glucocorticoid receptors, offering a targeted therapeutic profile. This compound is frequently utilized in hormone replacement therapy, managing menstrual disorders, and supporting pregnancy in cases of threatened miscarriage due to luteal phase deficiency.