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Which of the following is synthetic estrogen derivative?

Options

  1. ATegamet
  2. BNorethindrone
  3. CNovestrol
  4. DRanitidine

Correct answer

C. Novestrol

Step-by-step solution

Ethinylestradiol (Novestrol) is an estrogen medication which is used widely in birth control pills in combination with progestins. It is also occasionally used as a component of menopausal hormone therapy for the treatment of menopausal symptoms in combination with progestins.

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