Gestrinone is a synthetic steroid hormone that acts as an anti-progestin and also has some androgenic activity. It is marketed under the names Dimetriose Dimetrose and Nemestran as a treatment for endometriosis. Gestrinone is available in many countries but not in the USA. As it has anabolic effects its use in competition has been banned by the International Olympic Committee.
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