Levonorgestrel

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. The levorotatory form of norgestrel, used in oral contraceptives and in contraceptives implanted subdermally. In implant form it can prevent pregnancy for up to five years.
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  • n. A synthetic progestogen used as an active ingredient in some hormonal contraceptives.
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    "However, the FDA said two recently published studies reported a greater risk of blood clots for women taking birth-control pills containing drospirenone, compared to birth-control pills containing another progestin known as levonorgestrel."
     
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