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LO Ovral (Norgestrel / Ethinyl Estradiol) - Summary

 

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LO OVRAL SUMMARY

21 white LO/OVRAL tablets, each containing 0.3 mg of norgestrel ( dl -13-beta-ethyl-17-alpha-ethinyl-17-beta-hydroxygon-4-en-3-one), a totally synthetic progestogen, and 0.03 mg of ethinyl estradiol (19-nor-17(alpha)-pregna-1,3,5 (10)-trien-20-yne-3,17-diol), and 7 pink inert tablets.

Oral contraceptives are indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use this product as a method of contraception.

LO OVRAL NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Media Articles Related to LO Ovral (Norgestrel / Ethinyl Estradiol)

Leavitt's Actions On HHS Draft Rule Leave Possibility That It Will Be Used To Refuse Contraception, Opinion Piece Says
Source: Sexual Health / STDs News From Medical News Today [2008.09.03]

Governor Palin Is Pro-Life, Pro-contraception, And Pro-competition In Health Care
Source: Abortion News From Medical News Today [2008.08.30]

New Concepts In Contraception
Source: Sexual Health / STDs News From Medical News Today [2008.08.28]

'Extended Cycle' Contraception Garners More Interest
Source: MedicineNet Birth Control Specialty [2008.08.25]

Male Contraception: Progress Slow but Steady
Source: MedicineNet Vasectomy Specialty [2008.04.14]

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Published Studies Related to LO Ovral (Norgestrel / Ethinyl Estradiol)

A 1-year randomized study to evaluate the effects of a dose reduction in oral contraceptives on lipids and carbohydrate metabolism: 20 microg ethinyl estradiol combined with 100 microg levonorgestrel. [2005.02]

Superior cycle control with a contraceptive vaginal ring compared with an oral contraceptive containing 30 microg ethinylestradiol and 150 microg levonorgestrel: a randomized trial. [2005.02]

A comparative study of monophasic oral contraceptives containing either drospirenone 3 mg or levonorgestrel 150 microg on premenstrual symptoms. [2005.01]

Ovarian follicular development is initiated during the hormone-free interval of oral contraceptive use. [2004.11]

Cycle control, quality of life and acne with two low-dose oral contraceptives containing 20 microg ethinylestradiol. [2004.06]

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Clinical Trials Related to LO Ovral (Norgestrel / Ethinyl Estradiol)

Effect of Cetrorelex Acetate on Ovarian Function in Women Undergoing Chemotherapy [Not yet recruiting]

Effects of Oral Contraceptives and Platelet Transfusions in Women With Aplastic Anemia and Uterine Bleeding [Recruiting]

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Page last updated: 2008-09-03

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