Synonyms: Femodene® (ethinylestradiol, gestodene) | Millinette® (ethinylestradiol, gestodene) | SH-B-331
gestodene is an approved drug (UK (1998))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Gestodene is a progestin that is present in combined oral contraceptives and hormone replacement therapies used to manage menopausal symptoms.
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References |
1. Fuhrmann U, Slater EP, Fritzemeier KH. (1995)
Characterization of the novel progestin gestodene by receptor binding studies and transactivation assays. Contraception, 51 (1): 45-52. [PMID:7750284] |
2. Schindler AE, Campagnoli C, Druckmann R, Huber J, Pasqualini JR, Schweppe KW, Thijssen JH. (2003)
Classification and pharmacology of progestins. Maturitas, 46 Suppl 1: S7-S16. [PMID:14670641] |