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What is the name of a synthetic steroid hormone that can be taken orally for birth control?
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∙ 12y ago
Levonorgestrel is one.
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What are steroid hormones soluble in?
Lipids (fat-soluble), they can therefore be administered orally.
What are some types of anabolics?
Anabolics are any substance that can increase or support the growth of muscle mass. Steroids can be anabolic, and these are often used to help with body and muscle building; these types of steroids can be available as a prescription medicine to help with hormone deficiencies, but can also be abused to improve athletic performance. Anabolic steroids can be synthetic or natural and a given steroid may come in both of these forms. Examples of anabolic steroids include HGH (human growth hormone), THG (tetrahydrogestrinone), Anabol, Winstrol and Androstenedione. They can also be administered in different ways, including: pills taken orally, injections, creams/ gels or skin patches.
What is the difference and similarities between non steroid hormones and steroid hormones?
Different chemical classes of hormones are made from different substrates and are soluble in different solvents. Steroid hormones are synthesized from cholesterol and include: testosterone, aldosterone, cortisol, estradiol and progesterone. They are soluble in lipids (fat-soluble) and can therefore be administered orally. Other kinds of hormones, eg: tyrosine-based hormones and protein hormones, are made from different substances (eg: amino acids) and may be water soluble and therefore cannot be administered orally.
What is the diet supplement havoc?
It is a Prohormone. It is basically a steroid taken orally and is not as powerful as an injectable steroid. Still requires a proper diet, workout regime, cycle support products as also post cycle support (including Nolvadex, clomid, or toremefine)... Hope this helps get you started...
Does fluticasone nasal spray contain a steroid?
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In diabetes insulin is administered intravenously explain why this hormone protein can't be taken orally?
Because it is a protein, it is digested, just like a sirloin steak is.
What is Gentamicin?
Gentamicin is a gram-negative, heat-stable antibiotic. It is not taken orally, but can be used topically or intravenously.
What happens to your intestines if insuline is given orally?
Insulin is a peptide hormone composed of 51 amino acids. It will be broken down in the stomach by protease. This is why it must be injected.
Could overdose of atropine eye drops taken orally be fatal?
If they are eye drops you should NEVER take them orally. I am a nurse and if you take anything orally that isn't prescribed to be used in that way, you should contact a poison control center or go to the E.R. immediatley.
How does Camila birth control work?
Camila birth control is a pill that is taken orally daily to prevent pregnancy. This form of birth control is usually only taken by women who cannot take other things that contain estrogen.
Valium best to snort or take orally?
Orally.
What is the term aurally and orally?
Aurally and orally are pronounced the same way, but aurally refers to hearing and orally to speaking.
