Analysis of Progestagens

This chapter covers the analysis of steroidswith progesterone-like activity, classified as “progestagens”. Steroidsin this group include the naturally occurring C21 steroids, progesterone(4- pregnene-3,20-dione) and its metabolites, together with synthetic steroids, such as norgestrel norethisterone(NE), and medroxyprogesterone acetatewhich also have progestational activity.