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Levonorgestrel (Plan B)

A synthetic progestational hormone with actions similar to those of PROGESTERONE and about twice as potent as its racemic or (+-)-isomer (NORGESTREL). It is used for contraception, control of menstrual disorders, and treatment of endometriosis.
Also Known As:
Plan B; Mirena; Norplant; Capronor; Cerazet; D-Norgestrel; Microlut; Microval; NorLevo; Norgeston; Norplant-2; Vikela; duofem; D Norgestrel; Norplant 2; Norplant2; l Norgestrel; 18,19-dinorpregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one, 13-ethyl-17-hydroxy-, (17alpha)-(-)-; l-Norgestrel
Networked: 1935 relevant articles (223 outcomes, 415 trials/studies)

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Experts

1. Bahamondes, Luis: 30 articles (01/2022 - 01/2002)
2. Seong, Seok Ju: 14 articles (03/2019 - 06/2010)
3. Hurskainen, Ritva: 14 articles (11/2016 - 01/2003)
4. Paavonen, Jorma: 13 articles (11/2016 - 01/2003)
5. Curtis, Kathryn M: 12 articles (04/2020 - 06/2002)
6. Monteiro, Ilza: 11 articles (01/2022 - 05/2002)
7. Kim, Mi Kyoung: 11 articles (03/2019 - 06/2010)
8. Wildemeersch, D: 10 articles (12/2015 - 12/2000)
9. Inki, Pirjo: 10 articles (03/2015 - 10/2005)
10. Grimes, David A: 10 articles (04/2013 - 02/2002)

Related Diseases

1. Menorrhagia
2. Hemorrhage
3. Endometriosis
4. Endometrial Hyperplasia
5. Adenomyosis

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Levonorgestrel (Plan B)
2. Progestins (Progestagens)
3. Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH)
4. Oral Contraceptives
5. Ethinyl Estradiol (Estinyl)
6. Contraceptive Agents (Contraceptives)
7. dienogest
8. Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (Depo-Provera)
9. Mifepristone (RU 486)
10. Cyproterone Acetate

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Intrauterine Devices (Intrauterine Device)
2. Therapeutics
3. Contraception (Birth Control)
4. Hysterectomy
5. Endometrial Ablation Techniques