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Abstract
Desogestrel is a new, potent progestogen with very low androgenic properties. When used as a contraceptive, it is a strong antiovulatory compound, even at low doses. The clinical efficacy is as good as that of the old progestogens. It has a low incidence of side effects and complications, similar to other progestogens. It may have a role as an anti-androgen in women with hyperandrogenic symptoms in need of adequate oral contraception.Entities:
Keywords: Biology; Blood Coagulation Effects; Carbohydrate Metabolic Effects; Cardiovascular Effects; Contraception; Contraceptive Agents; Contraceptive Agents, Female; Contraceptive Agents, Progestin; Contraceptive Effectiveness; Desogestrel; Family Planning; Hematological Effects; Hemic System; Lipid Metabolic Effects; Lipids; Literature Review; Metabolic Effects; Physiology
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Year: 1995 PMID： 8616978 DOI： 10.1097/00003081-199538040-00017
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Obstet Gynecol ISSN： 0009-9201 Impact factor: 2.190