Definition: A synthetic progestational hormone with actions similar to those of PROGESTERONE but functioning as a more potent inhibitor of ovulation. It has weak estrogenic and androgenic properties. The hormone has been used in treating amenorrhea, functional uterine bleeding, endometriosis, and for contraception.
Other names Norpregneninolone; Norethisterone; Ethinylnortestosterone; NorQD; Nor QD; Norlutin; Norethindrone, (1 beta)-Isomer; Norcolute; Norcolut; Nor-QD; Monogest; Micronor; Conceplan