Compounds that interact with PROGESTERONE RECEPTORS in target tissues to bring about the effects similar to those of PROGESTERONE. Primary actions of progestins, including natural and synthetic steroids, are on the UTERUS and the MAMMARY GLAND in preparation for and in maintenance of PREGNANCY.
Also Known As:
Progestagens; Progestogens; Gestagen; Gestagen Effect; Gestagen Effects; Gestagenic Agents; Gestagenic Effect; Gestagenic Effects; Gestagens; Progestagenic Agents; Progestational Agents; Progestational Compounds; Progestational Hormones; Progestin; Progestin Effect; Progestin Effects; Progestogen Effect; Progestogen Effects; Agent, Gestagenic; Agent, Progestagenic; Agent, Progestational; Compound, Progestational; Effect, Gestagen; Effect, Gestagenic; Effect, Progestin; Effect, Progestogen; Effects, Gestagen; Effects, Gestagenic; Effects, Progestin; Effects, Progestogen; Hormone, Progestational; Gestagenic Agent; Progestagen; Progestagenic Agent; Progestational Agent; Progestational Compound; Progestational Hormone; Progestogen