"Levonorgestrel" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
A synthetic progestational hormone with actions similar to those of PROGESTERONE and about twice as potent as its racemic or (+-)-isomer (NORGESTREL). It is used for contraception, control of menstrual disorders, and treatment of endometriosis.
| Descriptor ID |
D016912
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D04.210.500.668.651.693.762.450
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| Concept/Terms |
Levonorgestrel- Levonorgestrel
- l-Norgestrel
- l Norgestrel
- D-Norgestrel
- D Norgestrel
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2011 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2013 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Levonorgestrel" by people in Profiles.
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Dethier D, Qasba N, Kaneshiro B. Society of Family Planning clinical recommendation: Extended use of long-acting reversible contraception. Contraception. 2022 09; 113:13-18.
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Harris S, Kaneshiro B, Ahn HJ, Saito-Tom L. Timing of insertion affects expulsion in patients using the levonorgestrel 52 mg intrauterine system for noncontraceptive indications. Contraception. 2021 03; 103(3):185-189.
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Stowers P, Mestad R. Use of levonorgestrel as emergency contraception in overweight women. Obes Res Clin Pract. 2019 Mar - Apr; 13(2):180-183.
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Soon R, McGuire K, Salcedo J, Kaneshiro B. Immediate Versus Delayed Insertion of the Levonorgestrel Intrauterine Device in Postpartum Adolescents: A Randomized Pilot Study. Hawaii J Med Public Health. 2018 03; 77(3):60-65.
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Bullock H, Steele S, Kurata N, Tschann M, Elia J, Kaneshiro B, Salcedo J. Pharmacy access to ulipristal acetate in Hawaii: is a prescription enough? Contraception. 2016 05; 93(5):452-4.
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Saito-Tom LY, Soon RA, Harris SC, Salcedo J, Kaneshiro BE. Levonorgestrel Intrauterine Device Use in Overweight and Obese Women. Hawaii J Med Public Health. 2015 Nov; 74(11):369-74.
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Friedlander E, Kaneshiro B. Therapeutic Options for Unscheduled Bleeding Associated with Long-Acting Reversible Contraception. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2015 Dec; 42(4):593-603.
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Adrian C, Kim I, Chu V, Kaneshiro B. Accuracy of information on emergency contraception on the Internet. J Reprod Med. 2013 Jul-Aug; 58(7-8):291-6.
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Kaneshiro B, Edelman A, Carlson NE, Nichols M, Jensen J. Unscheduled bleeding with continuous oral contraceptive pills: a comparison of progestin dose. Contraception. 2012 Jul; 86(1):22-7.
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Stuart GS, Bryant AG, O'Neill E, Doherty IA. Feasibility of postpartum placement of the levonorgestrel intrauterine system more than 6 h after vaginal birth. Contraception. 2012 Apr; 85(4):359-62.