progestogen-only preparation
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levonorgestrel — le·vo·nor·ges·trel .lē və nȯr jes trəl n the levorotatory form of norgestrel used in birth control pills and contraceptive implants see NORPLANT * * * n. a synthetic female sex hormone a progestogen used mainly in oral contraceptive, either in… … Medical dictionary
levonorgestrel — n. a synthetic female sex hormone – a progestogen – used mainly in oral contraceptives, either in combination with an oestrogen (in Logynon, Ovranette, etc.) or as a progestogen only preparation (Norgeston). It is also used for emergency… … The new mediacal dictionary
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