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Preferred term

Norgestrel  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • 18,19-Dinorpregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one, 13-ethyl-17-hydroxy-, (17alpha)-(+-)-
  • DL Norgestrel
  • DL-Norgestrel

Scope note

  • A synthetic progestational agent with actions similar to those of PROGESTERONE. This racemic or (+-)-form has about half the potency of the levo form (LEVONORGESTREL). Norgestrel is used as a contraceptive, ovulation inhibitor, and for the control of menstrual disorders and endometriosis.

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D009644

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