"Norgestrel" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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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.
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D009644
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D04.210.500.668.651.693.762
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| 1999 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Norgestrel" by people in Profiles.
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Corson SL, Richart RM, Caubel P, Lim P. Effect of a unique constant-estrogen, pulsed-progestin hormone replacement therapy containing 17beta-estradiol and norgestimate on endometrial histology. Int J Fertil Womens Med. 1999 Nov-Dec; 44(6):279-85.
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Corson SL. Norgestimate. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 1995 Dec; 38(4):841-8.
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Corson SL. Efficacy and safety of a monophasic and a triphasic oral contraceptive containing norgestimate. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1994 May; 170(5 Pt 2):1556-61.
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Speroff L, DeCherney A. Evaluation of a new generation of oral contraceptives. The Advisory Board for the New Progestins. Obstet Gynecol. 1993 Jun; 81(6):1034-47.
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Kafrissen ME, Corson SL. Comparative review of third-generation progestins. Int J Fertil. 1992; 37 Suppl 2:104-15.
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Corson SL. Efficacy and clinical profile of a new oral contraceptive containing norgestimate. U.S. clinical trials. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand Suppl. 1990; 152:25-31.
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Logan J, Diamond MP, Lavy G, DeCherney AH. Effect of norgestrel on development of mouse pre-embryos. Contraception. 1989 May; 39(5):555-61.