We have Progestasert, which is still available as well as the newer Mirena, which relies on the hormone levonorgestrel, a synthetic progesterone. |
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It consists of the hormone levonorgestrel, a common ingredient in birth control pills. |
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No studies have specifically compared mifepristone with levonorgestrel. |
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Certain drugs such as corticosteroids, anti-epileptic medicines like phenytoin, and oral contraceptives containing levonorgestrel or norethisterone, may aggravate acne. |
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The easy-to-use ring delivers controlled doses of tenofovir and levonorgestrel for 90 days. |
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The first study published today found women taking pills containing a progestogen called levonorgestrel had the lowest risk of thrombosis. |
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The study found that women taking pills containing a progestogen called levonorgestrel had the lowest risk of thrombosis. |
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The length of the second cycle after taking levonorgestrel returned to normal. |
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In those who are overweight or obese levonorgestrel is less effective and an IUD or ulipristal is recommended. |
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Mifepristone is also more effective than levonorgestrel while copper IUDs are the most effective method. |
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