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Progestin Therapy

Meaning

Progestin therapy involves the clinical administration of synthetic progestins, which are compounds designed to mimic the biological effects of the naturally occurring steroid hormone progesterone. This therapy is widely utilized in women’s hormonal health for indications such as contraception, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to protect the endometrium from estrogen-induced proliferation, and the management of various gynecological conditions. The choice of progestin and the dosing regimen are carefully selected based on the specific clinical goal and the patient’s individual risk profile. Progestins exhibit diverse biological effects depending on their specific chemical structure.