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Answer for the clue "A progestin compound (trade name Provera) used to treat menstrual disorders ", 19 letters:
medroxyprogesterone

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Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Medroxyprogesterone ( INN , BAN ), also known as 17α-hydroxy-6α-methylprogesterone , and abbreviated as MP , is a steroidal progestin drug which was never marketed for use in humans. An acylated derivative, medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA), is clinically ...

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. a progestin compound (trade name Provera) used to treat menstrual disorders [syn: Provera ]

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. A progestin, a synthetic variant of the human hormone progesterone.

Usage examples of medroxyprogesterone.

He knew it was a trade name for a generic drug called medroxyprogesterone acetate.