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Levonorgestrel

Known as: 18-Methyl-17-alpha-ethynyl-19-nortestosterone, 17-Ethynyl-18-methyl-19-nortestosterone, 18,19-Dinorpregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one, 13-ethyl-17-hydroxy-, (17alpha)-(-)- 
The levorotatory form of norgestrel and synthetic progestogen with progestational and androgenic activity. Levonorgestrel binds to the progesterone… 
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ALESSE 21 Day PackAmethyst 28 Day PackEstradiol / LevonorgestrelEthinyl Estradiol 0.02 MG / Levonorgestrel 0.1 MG Oral Tablet

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AfteraCapronorEthinyl Estradiol / LevonorgestrelLiletta

Broader (1)

Contraceptive Agents, Female

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Review
1990
Review
1990
Effects of newer oral contraceptives on the inhibition of coagulation and fibrinolysis in relation to dosage and type of steroid.
Highly Cited
1986
Highly Cited
1986
The lack of effect of sodium valproate on the pharmacokinetics of oral contraceptive steroids.
Highly Cited
1982
Highly Cited
1982
The effect of progestins in combined oral contraceptives on serum lipids with special reference to high-density lipoproteins.
Highly Cited
1981
Highly Cited
1981
Different effects of two progestins on plasma high density lipoprotein (HDL2) and postheparin plasma hepatic lipase activity.
Highly Cited
1981
Highly Cited
1981
Reduction of plasma high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and increase of postheparin plasma hepatic lipase activity during progestin treatment.
Highly Cited
1978
Highly Cited
1978
Endometrial morphology of women using a d-norgestrel-releasing intrauterine device.
Highly Cited
1978
Highly Cited
1978
Clinical performance and endocrine profiles with contraceptive vaginal rings containing a combination of estradiol and d-norgestrel.
Highly Cited
1977
Highly Cited
1977
Comparative quantitation of menstrual blood loss with a d-norgestrel-releasing iud and a Nova-T-copper device.
Highly Cited
1976
Highly Cited
1976
Sex hormone binding globulin: the carrier protein for d-norgestrel.
The binding of different synthetic steroids, used in hormonal contraception, to Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) was studied… 
Highly Cited
1976
Highly Cited
1976
Plasma levels of d-norgestrel after oral administration.
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