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Contraceptives, Oral
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Definition
: Compounds, usually hormonal, taken orally in order to block ovulation and prevent the occurrence of pregnancy. The hormones are generally estrogen or progesterone or both.
pregn despite use: see note on CONTRACEPTIVE AGENTS
Examples
Contraceptives, Oral, Combined
;
Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal
;
Contraceptives, Oral, Sequential
;
Contraceptives, Oral, Synthetic
Other names
Phasic Oral Contraceptives; Oral Contraceptives, Low Dose; Low-
Dose Oral Contraceptives; Contraceptives, Phasic Oral; Contraceptives, Low-
Dose Oral; Oral Contraceptives, Phasic; Oral Contraceptives, Low-
Dose; Oral Contraceptives
Substances having this pharmacologic action:
dienogest
;
Trisequens
;
Gestrinone
;
estradiol Valerate, dienogest drug combination
