progestogenic

/proʊˌdʒɛstəˈdʒɛnɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or having the effects of a progestogen (a substance that acts like progesterone).
    • Some synthetic hormones have strong progestogenic properties.
    • Doctors evaluate the progestogenic effects of new medications before approving them.
    • The progestogenic activity of the drug helps maintain the uterine lining.
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