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LEVONORGESTREL (CAS 797-63-7) is a manufactured hormone included in a class of medications called progestins used in a number of birth control methods. Levonorgestrel is on the World Health Organization's “List of Essential Medicines.”

THERAPEUTIC INDICATION: HORMONE

Birth control. It is effective for long term prevention of pregnancy. In monophasic and triphasic formulations
Emergency birth control. It works by decreasing ovulation and closing off the cervix to prevent the passage of sperm. It is useful within 120 hours as emergency birth control
Hormone replacement therapy

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