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progestogen

/prəˈɡɛstədʒən/ noun · British & US
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What does progestogen mean?

noun

A synthetic form of progesterone, a female sex hormone, used in birth control pills and other medications.

Example

"The doctor prescribed a progestogen-based contraceptive to her patient."

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