Levonorgestrel

Introduction: Levonorgestrel

Description of Levonorgestrel

Levonorgestrel: a synthetic progestational hormone; can be delivered through different routes including capsules inserted under the skin as in Norplant.
Source: Diseases Database

Levonorgestrel: a synthetic progestational hormone; can be delivered through different routes including capsules inserted under the skin as in Norplant.
Source: CRISP

Levonorgestrel: A synthetic progestational hormone with actions similar to those of PROGESTERONE and about twice as potent as its racemic or (+-)-isomer (NORGESTREL). It is used for contraception, control of menstrual disorders, and treatment of endometriosis.
Source: MeSH 2007

Levonorgestrel: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Levonorgestrel:

• Synthetic
• Progestational
• Hormone
• Can
• Skin
• Skin symptoms (5992 causes)
• Skin disease
• Skin disorder
• Skin problem

Terms associated with Levonorgestrel:

Broader terms for Levonorgestrel

• female antifertility drug
• progestin

Source - CRISP

The term Levonorgestrel can be used for:

• Norplant

Source: CRISP

External links related to: Levonorgestrel

• Interventions for emergency contraception (Cochrane Review)
• MDAdvice.com - Health Library - Prescription & Non-Prescription Drugs - LEVONORGESTREL
• MedDet
• Norplant Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Levonorgestrel - RxList Monographs
• Norgeston , SPC from the eMC
• Plan B Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Levonorgestrel - RxList Monographs

Source: Diseases Database

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