norgestrel
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of norgestrel
1965–70; nor- + (pro)gest(ogen) + -rel, of uncertain derivation
Example Sentences
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Progestin pills have already been available to purchase in the U.K. without prescription since 2021, and the FDA had approved norgestrel, a type of progestin, as a prescription medication in 1973.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 19, 2024
Opill, which has the generic name norgestrel, was first FDA-approved in 1973 as a progestin-only medication, referring to the class of drugs it falls under.
From Salon ● Mar. 7, 2024
Compared to combination oestrogen-progestin pills, norgestrel carries fewer risks, such as blood clots.
From Salon ● May 19, 2023
As mentioned, the pill that could be the first over-the-counter contraceptive available in the United States is called Opill, which has the generic name norgestrel.
From Salon ● May 19, 2023
Opill, known by the generic name norgestrel, is a progestin-only medication.
From Scientific American ● May 12, 2023
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