Abstract

RUIZ PARRA, Ariel Iván. Past, present and future of progestogens. Rev Colomb Obstet Ginecol [online]. 2004, vol.55, n.2, pp.167-173. ISSN 0034-7434.

This article is an historical approximation to the discovery of progesterone and the main developments in synthetic progestins. A relationship of these investigations with the application in hormonal contraception and hormone replacement therapy is also presented. The actual classification of progestogens and the future perspectives are discussed.

Keywords : progestogens; hormonal contraception; hormone replacement therapy; history.

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