"Norethynodrel" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
A synthetic progestational hormone with actions and uses similar to those of PROGESTERONE. It has been used in the treatment of functional uterine bleeding and endometriosis. As a contraceptive, it has usually been administered in combination with MESTRANOL.
| Descriptor ID |
D009641
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D04.210.500.668.651.693.706
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Norethynodrel" by people in Profiles.
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Progestin regulation of vascular endothelial growth factor in human breast cancer cells. Cancer Res. 1998 Feb 01; 58(3):392-5.
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Elevated free testosterone in an obese, hirsute premenarchial girl: effects of norethynodrel and mestranol. Pediatrics. 1979 Nov; 64(5):609-12.