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Progestogen-only contraception

Index Progestogen-only contraception

Progestogen-only contraception (or progestin-only contraception) relies on progestogens alone to achieve contraception. [1]

18 relations: Birth control, Combined hormonal contraception, Contraceptive implant, Desogestrel, Emergency contraception, Estrogen, Etonogestrel birth control implant, Hormonal contraception, Hormonal IUDs, Levonorgestrel, Levonorgestrel-releasing implant, Medroxyprogesterone acetate, Norethisterone, Norethisterone enanthate, Progesterone (medication), Progestogen, Progestogen-only injectable contraceptive, Progestogen-only pill.

Birth control

Birth control, also known as contraception and fertility control, is a method or device used to prevent pregnancy.

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Combined hormonal contraception

Combined hormonal contraception, or combined birth control, is a form of hormonal contraception which combines both an estrogen and a progestogen.

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Contraceptive implant

A contraceptive implant is an implantable medical device used for the purpose of birth control.

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Desogestrel

Desogestrel, sold under the brand names Cerazette and Mircette among many others, is a progestin medication which is used in birth control pills for women.

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Emergency contraception

Emergency contraception (EC), or emergency postcoital contraception, are birth control measures that may be used after sexual intercourse to prevent pregnancy.

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Estrogen

Estrogen, or oestrogen, is the primary female sex hormone.

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Etonogestrel birth control implant

Etonogestrel birth control implant, sold under the brand names Nexplanon among others, is a device made up of a single rod containing etonogestrel which is used for birth control.

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Hormonal contraception

Hormonal contraception refers to birth control methods that act on the endocrine system.

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Hormonal IUDs

Intrauterine device (IUD) with progestogen, sold under the brand name Mirena among others, is a intrauterine device that releases the hormone levonorgestrel.

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Levonorgestrel

Levonorgestrel is a hormonal medication which is used in a number of birth control methods.

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Levonorgestrel-releasing implant

Levonorgestrel-releasing implant, sold under the brand name Jadelle among others, is a device made up of a two rods of levonorgestrel used for birth control.

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Medroxyprogesterone acetate

Medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA), sold under the brand name Depo-Provera among others, is a hormonal medication of the progestin type.

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Norethisterone

Norethisterone, also known as norethindrone and sold under the brand names Aygestin and Primolut N among many others, is a progestin medication which is used in birth control pills, menopausal hormone therapy, and for the treatment of gynecological disorders.

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Norethisterone enanthate

Norethisterone enanthate (NETE), also known as norethindrone enanthate, is a form of progestogen-only injectable birth control.

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Progesterone (medication)

Progesterone is a medication and naturally occurring steroid hormone.

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Progestogen

Progestogens, also sometimes spelled progestagens or gestagens, are a class of steroid hormones that bind to and activate the progesterone receptor (PR).

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Progestogen-only injectable contraceptive

Progestogen-only injectable contraceptives (POICs) are a form of hormonal contraception and progestogen-only contraception that are administered by injection and providing long-lasting birth control.

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Progestogen-only pill

Progestogen-only pills or progestin-only pills (POP) are contraceptive pills that contain only synthetic progestogens (progestins) and do not contain estrogen.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progestogen-only_contraception

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