levonorgestrel
noun
le·vo·nor·ges·trel
ˌlē-və-nȯr-ˈje-strəl 
: the levorotatory form of a synthetic progestin C21H28O2 used especially in oral contraceptives
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They're composed of a synthetic hormone called levonorgestrel, writes the FDA, which has been used in birth control pills for more than 35 years.
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Alyssa Goldberg, The Courier-Journal, 13 Nov. 2024
In theory, levonorgestrel emergency contraception like Plan B would still be covered under the existing mandate only if it’s prescribed.
—Katie Camero, SELF, 9 Oct. 2024
Studies suggest that levonorgestrel, the active drug, may not work as well in people with obesity, possibly leading to drug failure and pregnancy, said Dr. Alison Edelman, an OB-GYN and researcher at Oregon Health & Science University, who studies contraception and obesity.
—Jonel Aleccia, Fortune Well, 7 Nov. 2023
The combination of levonorgestrel and a placebo prevented 63% of pregnancies, while the levonorgestrel-piroxicam duo prevented 95% of pregnancies, researchers found.
—Byerin Prater, Fortune Well, 16 Aug. 2023
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Alyssa Goldberg, The Courier-Journal, 13 Nov. 2024
In theory, levonorgestrel emergency contraception like Plan B would still be covered under the existing mandate only if it’s prescribed.
—Katie Camero, SELF, 9 Oct. 2024
Studies suggest that levonorgestrel, the active drug, may not work as well in people with obesity, possibly leading to drug failure and pregnancy, said Dr. Alison Edelman, an OB-GYN and researcher at Oregon Health & Science University, who studies contraception and obesity.
—Jonel Aleccia, Fortune Well, 7 Nov. 2023
The combination of levonorgestrel and a placebo prevented 63% of pregnancies, while the levonorgestrel-piroxicam duo prevented 95% of pregnancies, researchers found.
—Byerin Prater, Fortune Well, 16 Aug. 2023
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levonorgestrel
noun
le·vo·nor·ges·trel
ˌlē-və-nȯr-ˈjes-trəl
: a synthetic progestin C21H28O2 that is used especially in birth control pills and contraceptive implants and that is the levorotatory form of norgestrel see mirena, plan b, seasonale, seasonique
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