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Progestogens are a class of steroid hormones that bind to and activate the progesterone receptor.
This book is a guide to the use of progestogens for clinicians.
Beginning with an overview of structure, biochemistry and classification, the following chapters discuss methods of administration, pharmacokinetics, metabolism and the physiological actions of progesterone.
The remaining sections of the book cover clinical usage guidelines for progestogens, their role in contraception, side effects and contraindications.
The book concludes with a chapter offering guidance on prescription writing and detailed references.
Key points
- Guide to progestogens for obstetricians and gynaecologists
- Provides step by step detail on structure, classification, and pharmacokinetics
- Includes clinical usage guidelines, side effects and contraindications
- Features chapter on prescription writing
Anita MV MD MNAMS MICOG FICMCH
Consultant, Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Sandhya Jain MD DNB MNAMS FICOG
Associate Professor
Neerja Goel MD FAMS FICOG FIMSA FFGSI
Ex-Director Professor
All at Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, New Delhi, India
- Introduction and History
- Structure, Biochemistry and Biosynthesis
- Nomenclature and Classification
- Routes of Administration and Bioavailability
- Micronization
- Pharmacokinetics and Metabolism
- Physiological Actions of Progesterone
- Pharmacodynamics and Selectivity of Progestins
- Individual Progestogen Description
- Clinical Usage Guidelines of Progestins
- Role of Progestins in Combined Hormonal Contraception
- Side Effects, Contraindications and Precautions
- Patient Advice
- Drug and Test Interactions
- Prescription Writing
- References
Index