News tagged with levonorgestrel

Levonorgestrel

Levonorgestrel (or l-norgestrel or D-norgestrel) is a second generation synthetic progestogen used as an active ingredient in some hormonal contraceptives.

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Certain birth control pills may carry higher blood clot risk: FDA

(HealthDay) -- U.S. health officials announced Tuesday that birth controls pills containing drospirenone -- a man-made version of the hormone progesterone -- may be associated with a higher risk of blood clots ...

Medications Apr 10, 2012 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0 |