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Enovid

American  
[en-ov-id] / ɛnˈɒv ɪd /
Trademark.
  1. a brand name for a hormonal compound used in medicine in varying doses for ovulation control, adjustment of the menses, severe uterine bleeding, or threatened habitual abortion.


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It is the primary ingredient in the spray known as Enovid, which retails for about $90 for one spray bottle.

From Slate ● Dec. 21, 2023

“People are using the Enovid nasal spray for covid prevention. Is this effective, or are they getting a false sense of security from it?”

From Washington Post ● Mar. 2, 2023

As early as 1962, the manufacturer of one pill, Enovid, received reports of 132 cases of blood clots, and 11 of those resulted in death.

From US News ● Jun. 5, 2015

The FDA approved Enovid, the first oral contraceptive for women, in May of 1960.

From Time ● May 18, 2015

Food and Drug Administration — Enovid, in 1960 — was developed not by Djerassi but by a competitor, Frank Colton at G.D.

From Chicago Tribune ● Jan. 31, 2015

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