Norethisterone
Also known as: Norethindrone, Utovlan, norethindrone acetate
A synthetic progestogen used as the progestogen component in some combined HRT preparations and as a standalone approach to delay menstruation or manage heavy periods. Has androgenic properties and is associated with more side effects than micronized progesterone in some women.
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Research Context
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How does Norethisterone work?
Binds to progesterone receptors to protect the endometrium from oestrogen-driven hyperplasia. Also has partial androgenic and oestrogenic activity. As a synthetic progestogen, it does not have the same GABA-receptor activity as micronized progesterone and may have slightly different cardiovascular and breast tissue effects.
Research Depth
Well Studied
Extensive human research over many years, including randomized controlled trials.
Long-Term Evidence
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Decades of long-term human-use data are available.
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