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... > Polycyclic Compounds > Fused-Ring Compounds > Steroids > Norsteroids > Norpregnanes > Norpregnenes > Norethynodrel

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Norethynodrel  

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  • 19-Norpregn-5(10)-en-20-yn-3-one, 17-hydroxy-, (17alpha)-

Scope note

  • A synthetic progestational hormone with actions and uses similar to those of PROGESTERONE. It has been used in the treatment of functional uterine bleeding and ENDOMETRIOSIS. As a contraceptive (CONTRACEPTIVE AGENTS), it has usually been administered in combination with MESTRANOL.

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D009641

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