noun
- A synthetic progestin used in oral contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy.
Usage: medical/pharmaceutical term; also called norethisterone in some regions
Examples
- Norethindrone is one of the most commonly prescribed progestins in birth control pills.
- The medication contains norethindrone as its active ingredient.
- Doctors may prescribe norethindrone to regulate menstrual cycles.
- Norethindrone works by preventing ovulation and thickening cervical mucus.
- Some women use norethindrone-based contraceptives for both birth control and acne treatment.