progestin

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.11137

Synthetic variant of progesterone, often used in oral contraceptive pills or to suppress hyperplasia of the endometrium.

Source:
PAC, 2016, 88, 713. (Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)) on page 796 [Terms] [Paper]