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Medicines megestrol acetateQuestion & answer

megestrol acetate · Medicine question

Does megestrol acetate have anti-oestrogenic activity?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Yes, megestrol acetate is a potent progestogen that exerts significant anti-oestrogenic effects.

Sources for this answer

Megace 160 mg tabletBausch Health Ireland Limited · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 1Document updated 23 November 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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