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Last uploaded: January 16, 2025
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D009644
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Preferred Name

Norgestrel

Definitions
A synthetic progestational agent with actions similar to those of PROGESTERONE. This racemic or (+-)-form has about half the potency of the levo form (LEVONORGESTREL). Norgestrel is used as a contraceptive, ovulation inhibitor, and for the control of menstrual disorders and endometriosis.
Synonyms
Wy 3707
Postinor
Wy3707
18,19-Dinorpregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one, 13-ethyl-17-hydroxy-, (17alpha)-(+-)-
DL Norgestrel
Ovrette
Wy-3707
DL-Norgestrel
Neogest
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