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Progestins MeSH Descriptor Data 2023


MeSH Heading
Progestins
Tree Number(s)
D27.505.696.399.472.858
Unique ID
D011372
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D011372
Annotation
note entry term PROGESTIN EFFECT: use only for the progestin effect of a chemical substance
Scope Note
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.
Entry Term(s)
Gestagen
Gestagen Effect
Gestagen Effects
Gestagenic Agent
Gestagenic Agents
Gestagenic Effect
Gestagenic Effects
Gestagens
Progestagen
Progestagenic Agent
Progestagenic Agents
Progestagens
Progestational Agent
Progestational Agents
Progestational Compound
Progestational Compounds
Progestational Hormone
Progestational Hormones
Progestin
Progestin Effect
Progestin Effects
Progestogen
Progestogen Effect
Progestogen Effects
Progestogens
Registry Number
0
NLM Classification #
WP 530
Public MeSH Note
2004; see PROGESTATIONAL HORMONES 1963-2003
History Note
2004 (1963)
Date Established
1963/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2020/05/27
Progestins Preferred
Progestin Effect Related
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