Progestiinipohjaisia
Progestiinipohjaisia is a Finnish term that translates to "progestin-based" in English. It refers to medical preparations, contraceptive methods, and therapeutic regimens that contain synthetic derivatives of progesterone, the natural steroid hormone produced by the ovaries. Progestins are used to mimic or modulate the actions of endogenous progesterone, influencing the menstrual cycle, pregnancy maintenance, and various physiological processes.
In contraception, progestin-only options include the mini‑pill, contraceptive implants, subdermal rods, and hormonal intrauterine devices that
Beyond birth control, progestiinipohjaisia preparations are employed in hormone replacement therapy to alleviate menopausal symptoms, in
The therapeutic efficacy of progestin-based treatments depends on its receptor affinity, metabolic stability, and the presence