Metabolism of progestogens used for contraception and menopausal hormone therapy

•Progestogens are widely used for contraception and menopausal treatment.•The metabolites of most progestogens are not completely identified.•Data on how genetics, obesity, race/ethnicity affect progestogen metabolism are scarce.•Some progestogen metabolites are biologically active.•Knowing the biol...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Steroids 2024-07, Vol.207, p.109427, Article 109427
Hauptverfasser:	Stanczyk, Frank Z., McGough, Alexandra, Chagam, Laura, Sitruk-Ware, Regine
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animals Contraception Female Hormone Replacement Therapy Humans Menopausal treatment Menopause - drug effects Menopause - metabolism Metabolites Progestins Progestins - metabolism Progestogens
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