Gestodene (17alpa-ethynyl-13beta-ethyl-17beta-hydroxy-4,15-gonadien-3-one) is the most potent synthetic progestin currently available and it is widely used as a fertility regulating agent in a number of contraceptive formulations because of its high effectiveness, safety and acceptability. Products containing gestoden include Meliane, which contains 20 ug of ethinylestradiol and 75 ug of gestodene; and Gynera, which contains 30 ug of ethinylestradiol and 75 ug of gestodene. Gestodene is androgenically neutral, meaning that contraceptive pills containing gestodene do not exhibit the androgenic side effects (e.g. acne, hirsutism, weight gain) often associated with second-generation contraceptive pills. Gestodene displays a high binding affinity to the progesterone receptor, also binds to adrogen and glucocorticoid receptors but no measurable affinity for the estrogen receptor.

Ethyl valerate is a substance responsible for green apple flavor. It has various applications in the food and cosmetic industry.

Norgestomet is a synthetic derivative of progesterone with improved oral activity due to its 17α-acetate side chain. In veterinary medicine norgestomet is used for the synchronisation of oestrus in cattle. It is administered as a subcutaneous ear implant (containing 3 mg norgestomet; to be removed after 9 to 10 days), in combination with a single intramuscular injection containing 3 mg norgestomet and 5 mg oestradiol valerate. The injection is to be given immediately after application of the implant. Norgestomet is not used in human medicine. It is a steroidal progestin of the 19-norprogesterone group.

Diflucortolone (used in the form of valerate prodrug) is a corticosteroid developed for the treatment of inflammatory skin diseases. It is supposed that Diflucortolone acts by inducing Annexin A1, a phospholipase A2 inhibitory protein, and thus controls the biosynthesis of prostagladins and leukotrienes. The drug is marketed as a cream under the tradename Nerisone.

Alfatradiol (17a-estradiol, Ell-Cranell® alpha) is a stereoisomer of the female hormone 17b-estradiol. It inhibits the conversion of testosterone to the metabolite dihydrotestosterone (DHT) by suppressing 5a-reductase activity. In addition, by inhibiting 17b-dehydrogenase, it impedes the conversion process of androstenedione to testosterone, resulting in a reduction in the syntheses of testosterone and DHT. It also accelerates the conversion of testosterone to estradiol by stimulating aromatase, decreasing the level of testosterone and leading to a reduction in DHT. In addition, alfatradiol (17a-estradiol) has been reported to stimulate the generation of hair follicular matrix cells.

Dexamethasone palmitate (a derivative of Dexamethasone), anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic, glucocorticoid receptor agonist, is reported as an ingredient of Limethason in Japan and Lipotalon in Germany. Limethason (Dexamethasone palmitate) inhibits the function of leukocytes and tissue macrophages. It restricts the migration of leukocytes in the area of inflammation. Limethason (Dexamethasone palmitate) decreases capillary permeability caused by histamine release. It inhibits the activity of fibroblasts and collagen formation. Limethason inhibits the activity of phospholipase A2, which leads to suppression of the synthesis of prostaglandins and leukotrienes. Limethason (Dexamethasone palmitate) is indicated for rheumatoid arthritis.

Testosterone valerate, or testosterone pentanoate, is a synthetic, steroidal androgen. It is a short-to-medium duration C17β valerate ester of testosterone, with a terminal half-life of approximately twice that of the short-acting testosterone propionate. Testosterone valerate is available exclusively as a component of the veterinary drug Deposterona developed by Syntex Animal Health Company, which is marketed in Mexico. Deposterona also contains testosterone acetate and testosterone undecanoate and is used to treat impotence, weakness, fatigue and hypogonadism in male breeding animals (cows, pigs, canines, sheep), as well as a general protein-sparing anabolic. It is administered via intramuscular injection and acts as a long-lasting prodrug of testosterone. Esterified forms of testosterone are designed to prolong the window of therapeutic effect following administration, allowing for less frequent injection schedule compared to injections of unesterified steroid. Deposterona is also used for bodybuilding purposes in men and not recommended for women performance-enhancing purposes due to its strong androgenic nature, side effects, and slow-acting characteristics (making blood levels difficult to control). Deposterona is only known to be manufactured in Mexico. Because it contains a low concentration of steroid,this product is not in high demand, and not readily diverted for illicit sale.

Quingestanol is a metabolite of the quingestanol acetate, oral contraceptive, which was studied for therapy of menopausal diabetic women. Quingestanol is also a prodrug of norethisterone, which is used in birth control.

Norelgestromin, the progestin, is the active metabolite of norgestimate and is structurally related to 19-nortestosterone. Norgestimate and norelgestromin mimic the physiologic effects of progesterone at the progesterone receptor. Johnson & Johnson developed an adhesive female contraceptive patch that contains ethinylestradiol (0.75mg) and the progestogen norelgestromin (6mg). his product is a combination contraceptive acting via the inhibition gonadotropins. Its primary mechanism of action involves the suppression of ovulation, including changes in the cervical mucus and endometrium. The patch delivers a continuous flow of hormones through the skin and into the bloodstream. The contraceptive patch is available in countries worldwide.