Gestagen: meaning, definitions and examples

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gestagen

 

[ dʒɛstəˌdʒɛn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

hormone type

Gestagen, also known as progestin, refers to a class of hormones that are involved in regulating the menstrual cycle and maintaining pregnancy. They play a critical role in preparing the endometrium for potential implantation of a fertilized egg and are used in various contraceptive methods.

Synonyms

progesterone, progestin

Examples of usage

  • Gestagens are commonly used in hormonal contraceptives.
  • The doctor prescribed a gestagen to help regulate her cycle.
  • During the luteal phase, the body produces higher levels of gestagens.

Translations

Translations of the word "gestagen" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gestágeno

🇮🇳 जेस्टेजेन

🇩🇪 Gestagen

🇮🇩 gestagen

🇺🇦 гестаген

🇵🇱 gestagen

🇯🇵 ゲスタゲン

🇫🇷 gestagène

🇪🇸 gestágeno

🇹🇷 gestajen

🇰🇷 게스타겐

🇸🇦 جستاجين

🇨🇿 gestagen

🇸🇰 gestagén

🇨🇳 孕激素

🇸🇮 gestagen

🇮🇸 gestagen

🇰🇿 гестаген

🇬🇪 გესტაგენი

🇦🇿 gestagen

🇲🇽 gestágeno

Word origin

The term 'gestagen' is derived from the Latin word 'gestare', which means 'to carry' or 'to bear', combined with the suffix '-gen' indicating 'producing' or 'generating'. The concept of gestagens emerged in the early 20th century as scientists began to study the role of hormones in reproduction. The discovery of progesterone in the 1930s, a key gestagen, paved the way for research into synthetic progestins. These synthetic analogs are used in various hormonal contraceptives and therapies to mimic the effects of natural hormones in the body, particularly in relation to pregnancy and the menstrual cycle.