Progestins
What are Progestins?
Progestins are synthetic steroid hormones that activate the progesterone receptor in a similar way to progesterone but each individual progestin has its own distinctive effect.
The progestins are used to treat amenorrhea, premenstrual tension and abnormal uterine bleeding. As they prevent ovulation, progestins are a major constituent of oral contraceptives and other forms of contraception. Progestins can also act to decrease levels of some hormones so can be used to treat hormonally sensitive cancers, for transgender hormone suppression and for precocious puberty.
List of Progestins
| Drug Name | Avg. Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| levonorgestrel systemic (Pro) Brand names: Mirena, Skyla, Liletta, Her Style, Kyleena |
10,539 reviews | |
| etonogestrel systemic Brand name: Nexplanon |
6,586 reviews | |
| medroxyprogesterone systemic (Pro) Brand names: Depo Provera, Provera, depo-subQ provera 104 |
2,474 reviews | |
| norethindrone systemic (Pro) Brand names: Nor-QD, Camila, Errin, Heather, Jencycla, Lyza, Sharobel, Deblitane, Incassia, Norlyda, Tulana, Lyleq, Affodel, Emzahh, Gallifrey, Orquidea, Meleya |
1,576 reviews | |
| drospirenone systemic Brand name: Slynd |
400 reviews | |
| hydroxyprogesterone systemic (Pro) |
164 reviews | |
| megestrol systemic (Pro) Brand name: Megace ES |
135 reviews | |
| progesterone systemic (Pro) Brand names: Prometrium, Crinone, Endometrin |
78 reviews | |
| norgestrel systemic Brand name: Opill | No reviews | |
| For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective). | ||
See also
Medical conditions treated or associated with progestins:
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
- AIDS Related Wasting
- Amenorrhea
- Anorexia
- Birth Control
- Breast Cancer, Palliative
- Cachexia
- Emergency Contraception
- Endometrial Cancer
- Endometrial Hyperplasia
- Endometrial Hyperplasia, Prophylaxis
- Endometriosis
- Female Infertility
- Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy
- Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
- Hot Flashes
- Perimenopausal Symptoms
- Premature Labor
- Progesterone Insufficiency
- Uterine Bleeding
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.