2007-01-20 00:05:13 · 3 answers · asked by georgeygirl 5 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Progestogens... a group of steroids that includes the naturally occurring hormone called Progesterone. Synthetic Progestogens are used to treat menstrual disorders. Since they prevent the release of egg cells from the ovary they are major constituents of oral contraceptives.
Progesterone is a hormone (C21H30O2) that prepares the uterus for the fertilized ovum and maintains pregnancy.
The suffixes of both the names indicate their meaning as well. Suffix 'gen' is from 'genesis or production. Suffix '..one' would always relate to a hormone
2007-01-20 00:20:06 · answer #1 · answered by khatib 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
progesterone :- Female sex hormone that induces secretory changes in the lining of the uterus essential for successful implantation of a fertilized egg. Synthetic compounds with progesterone like activity have been developed that, along with estrogen, are used in oral contraceptives. testosterone:- Is primarily a male hormone produced by the testicles which is responsible for the development and the release of sperm, male physical characteristics and sexual drive. Small amounts of testosterone are also produced in women by the ovaries and the adrenal glands.
2016-03-18 00:18:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Progesterone is a natural hormone.
Progestagen is a synthetic form of progesterone.
2007-01-20 00:23:54 · answer #3 · answered by mcfifi 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Progestogens
2016-11-13 11:16:30 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋