Progestins, synthetic compounds emulating the action of progesterone, serve a pivotal role in various medical applications, spanning from contraception to postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy. These medications interact with progesterone receptors, exhibiting distinct effects based on their generational classification or structural composition. This comprehensive review delves into the mechanism of action, indications, contraindications, and potential adverse events associated with progestin therapy. Aimed at healthcare professionals involved in patient care, this activity elucidates critical facets of progestin usage, ensuring a comprehensive understanding to enable effective management of various conditions where progestins may offer therapeutic benefits.This review outlines the pharmacological aspects and enables healthcare teams to implement progestin therapy in various clinical scenarios. Crucial details such as mechanism of action, indications, contraindications, and potential adverse effects are emphasized. This comprehensive insight equips clinicians to elevate patient counseling, optimize treatment strategies, and improve patient care in conditions where progestin therapy is beneficial.
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- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/118745
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
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ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
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- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
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- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, Chemical Pathology, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Endocrinology