progestational

/ˌproʊdʒɛˈsteɪʃənəl/
adjective
  1. Relating to or promoting the changes in the uterus that prepare for pregnancy, especially those caused by progesterone.
    • Some progestational drugs are used to treat menstrual disorders.
    • The doctor prescribed a progestational medication to support the early stages of pregnancy.
    • Progestational hormones help thicken the lining of the uterus for implantation.
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