"Levonorgestrel" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
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.
| Descriptor ID |
D016912
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D04.210.500.668.651.693.762.450
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| Concept/Terms |
Levonorgestrel- Levonorgestrel
- l-Norgestrel
- l Norgestrel
- D-Norgestrel
- D Norgestrel
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2004 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2023 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Levonorgestrel" by people in Profiles.
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Schwartz BI, Bear B, Short VL, Kazak AE. Outcomes of Menstrual Management Use in Transgender and Gender-Diverse Adolescents. Obstet Gynecol. 2023 04 01; 141(4):748-755.
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Schwartz BI, Bear B, Kazak AE. Menstrual Management Choices in Transgender and Gender Diverse Adolescents. J Adolesc Health. 2023 02; 72(2):207-213.
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Lutz CM, Onwuka A, Lawrence AE, Richards H, Deans KJ, McCracken K. Levonorgestrel-Releasing Intrauterine System Utilization in Patients with Developmental Delays. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2023 Feb; 36(1):79-82.
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Schwartz BI, Alexander M, Breech LL. Intrauterine Device Use in Adolescents With Disabilities. Pediatrics. 2020 08; 146(2).
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Schwartz BI, Alexander M, Breech LL. Levonorgestrel Intrauterine Device Use for Medical Indications in Nulliparous Adolescents and Young Adults. J Adolesc Health. 2021 02; 68(2):357-363.
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Hunter TA, Sonalkar S, Schreiber CA, Perriera LK, Sammel MD, Akers AY. Anticipated Pain During Intrauterine Device Insertion. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2020 Feb; 33(1):27-32.
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Akers AY, Harding J, Perriera LK, Schreiber C, Garcia-Espana JF, Sonalkar S. Satisfaction With the Intrauterine Device Insertion Procedure Among Adolescent and Young Adult Women. Obstet Gynecol. 2018 06; 131(6):1130-1136.
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Praditpan P, Hamouie A, Basaraba CN, Nandakumar R, Cremers S, Davis AR, Westhoff CL. Pharmacokinetics of levonorgestrel and ulipristal acetate emergency contraception in women with normal and obese body mass index. Contraception. 2017 May; 95(5):464-469.
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Friedman JO. Factors associated with contraceptive satisfaction in adolescent women using the IUD. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2015 Feb; 28(1):38-42.
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Uhm S, Perriera L. Hormonal contraception as treatment for heavy menstrual bleeding: a systematic review. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2014 Dec; 57(4):694-717.