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Gestrinone logo #21000 Gestrinone is a synthetic steroid with mixed progestogen and antiprogestogen (i.e., partial agonist) effects, and also has some mild androgenic activity. It is marketed under the names Dimetriose, Dimetrose, and Nemestran, as a treatment for endometriosis. Gestrinone is available in many countries, but not in the USA. As it has anabolic effects, i...
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gestrinone logo #20973<chemical> A non-oestrogenic contraceptive which is a weak progestin with strong anti-progesterone properties. It is effective if used once a week orally or can also be used in intravaginal devices. ... Pharmacological action: contraceptives, oral, synthetic, progestational hormones, synthetic. ... Chemical name: 18,19-Dinorpregna-4,9,11-trie...
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