November 2014 in “Clinical Neurophysiology” High doses of progesterone can reduce seizures in mice.
13 citations
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May 2007 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Synthetic 19-norprogestins promote bone cell growth and function through their non-phenolic metabolites.
19 citations
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June 1999 in “Steroids” Different halogens on progesterone derivatives can either block or mimic male hormone effects, depending on their type and amount.
64 citations
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January 1998 in “Drugs” Dienogest combined with ethinylestradiol is a highly effective birth control that improves menstrual symptoms and has manageable side effects.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Treprostinil, a drug, can delay wound healing in healthy cells but doesn't affect diabetic foot ulcer cells, suggesting further research could help understand its role in treating these ulcers.
26 citations
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November 2013 in “Neuroscience” Progesterone can reduce seizures without relying on the GABAA receptor pathway.
6 citations
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April 2004 in “Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry” New progesterone-based compounds can block male hormones.
December 2025 in “Fertility and Sterility” Both LNG-IUD and systemic progestins are effective for fertility-sparing treatment, but close monitoring is needed due to recurrence risk.
June 2014 in “Belarusian State Pedagogical University repository (Belarusian State Pedagogical University)” Progesterone and its metabolites can prevent seizures without major side effects.
1 citations
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April 2013 in “The FASEB Journal” 3α‐OH‐DHP is essential for reducing nerve activity related to blood pressure control during pregnancy.
123 citations
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June 2006 in “Journal of Neurobiology” Progesterone protects brain cells, but Provera does not.
44 citations
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February 2009 in “Pain” Progesterone reduces spinal reflex activity by increasing certain GABA(A) receptor subtypes.
5 citations
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June 2010 in “Universitas Psychologica” Progesterone helps protect against stress-related memory and behavior issues in rats.
3 citations
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October 1993 in “Endocrinology” 14 citations
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April 2005 in “African Journal of Reproductive Health” Contraceptive implants are effective, long-lasting, and safe with manageable side effects.
9 citations
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May 2011 in “Hormones and Behavior” Allopregnanolone, a progesterone metabolite, helps reduce restraint effects on behavior.
January 2011 in “Zhongguo xin yao zazhi” A new, safer method to make finasteride from progesterone is effective for industrial use.
15 citations
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May 2009 in “Steroids” Certain compounds reduced hamster flank organ size by inhibiting 5α-reductase, like finasteride, without affecting androgen receptors.
7 citations
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January 2018 in “Reproduction” Inhibiting 5α-reductase increases progesterone levels in late pregnant mares.
28 citations
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November 2009 in “European Journal of Neuroscience” Progesterone and allopregnanolone increase glycine release in rat brain cells.
43 citations
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December 2012 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Progesterone protects neurons from damage by converting to allopregnanolone, which works through GABAA receptors.
October 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Using lidocaine before keloid injections makes the treatment more comfortable for patients.
Depo-Provera effectively prevents pregnancy but has many side effects and safety concerns, leading to its ban in the U.S.
151 citations
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December 2004 in “Neuropharmacology” Progesterone reduces anxiety without needing progesterone receptors.
43 citations
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July 2003 in “Andrology” Hormonal male contraception is effective and could be market-ready, but more research is needed to ensure safety for all ethnic groups.
12 citations
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December 2018 in “Clinical Ophthalmology” Latanoprostene bunod effectively lowers eye pressure and is better tolerated than other glaucoma medications.
7 citations
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June 1989 in “Steroids” Researchers successfully made new compounds for hormone level tests, but one attempt led to an unexpected product, correcting a past error.
September 2023 in “Biology of reproduction” New testosterone analogs show promise for male contraception with better activity and potentially fewer side effects.