Differentiating between natural progesterone and synthetic progestins: clinical implications for premenstrual syndrome and perimenopause management.
Critical differences between natural progesterone and synthetic progestins are often misunderstood. Synthetic progestins should not be used interchangeably with natural progesterone. This article describes their differences and the clinical implications for their use in managing premenstrual syndrome and perimenopause.
Martorano
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PMS Medical Center, New York, NY 10022, USA.
Ahlgrimm
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Colbert
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D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017697:Premenopause / Q000187:drug effects*; D011293:Premenstrual Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011374:Progesterone / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology; D045167:Progesterone Congeners / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology
D045167:Progesterone Congeners; D011374:Progesterone