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Definition of Norgestrel

1. Noun. Synthetic progestin used in oral contraceptives.

Definition of Norgestrel

1. Noun. A progestin used in hormonal contraceptives. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Norgestrel

1. (+-)-13-ethyl-17-hydroxy-18,19-dinorpregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one. A progestational agent with actions similar to those of progesterone. This racaemic or (+-)-form has about half the potency of the levo form (levonorgestrel). Norgestrel is used as a contraceptive and ovulation inhibitor and for the control of menstrual disorders and endometriosis. Pharmacological action: contraceptives, oral, synthetic, progestational hormones, synthetic. Chemical name: 18,19-Dinorpregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one, 13-ethyl-17-hydroxy-, (17alpha)-(+-)- (12 Dec 1998)

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Literary usage of Norgestrel

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1. Anabolic Steroid Abuse by Geraline C. Lin (1996)
"... MJ; Nikkila, EA; Kussi, T.; and Sipinen, S. High density lipo- protein-2 and hepatic lipase: Reciprocal changes produced by estrogen and norgestrel. ..."

2. Guide To Clinical Preventive Services by U. S. Preventive Services Task Force (1989)
"... unprotected intercourse.17-" These agents, which usually consist of ethinyl estradiol and levo- norgestrel, are taken within 72 hours of intercourse. ..."

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