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Is Dydrogesterone Natural or Synthetic? The Answer Explained

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Dydrogesterone is a synthetic progestogen, not a natural hormone, despite being structurally similar to endogenous progesterone. Created in a laboratory, this retroprogesterone was designed to mimic the actions of natural progesterone with specific pharmacological advantages, including enhanced oral bioavailability. Its unique origin and carefully engineered structure are key to understanding its therapeutic profile and how it functions differently within the body compared to its natural counterpart.