Desogestrel.
Desogestrel is a new, potent progestogen with very low androgenic properties. When used as a contraceptive, it is a strong antiovulatory compound, even at low doses. The clinical efficacy is as good as that of the old progestogens. It has a low incidence of side effects and complications, similar to other progestogens. It may have a role as an anti-androgen in women with hyperandrogenic symptoms in need of adequate oral contraception.
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University of California, Irvine, USA.
D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003280:Contraceptives, Oral, Synthetic / Q000737:chemistry / Q000378:metabolism / Q000494:pharmacology*; D017135:Desogestrel / Q000737:chemistry / Q000378:metabolism / Q000494:pharmacology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D045167:Progesterone Congeners / Q000737:chemistry / Q000378:metabolism / Q000494:pharmacology*
D003280:Contraceptives, Oral, Synthetic; D045167:Progesterone Congeners; D017135:Desogestrel