title: Progestin contraceptives.
abstract: Progestin contraceptives offer unique advantages, allowing the clinician to tailor optimum regimens for selected women. This article reviews the various progestational drugs, regimens, and delivery systems available presently and in development, with reference to the clinical benefits and limitations of each method.
authors.forename: Sharon Myoji
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Schnare
mesh_terms: D003267:Contraception / Q000379:methods*; D003277:Contraceptives, Oral, Combined / Q000494:pharmacology; D003281:Contraceptives, Postcoital / Q000494:pharmacology; D017135:Desogestrel / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004343:Drug Implants / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007434:Intrauterine Devices; D016912:Levonorgestrel / Q000008:administration & dosage; D017258:Medroxyprogesterone Acetate / Q000494:pharmacology; D009640:Norethindrone / Q000008:administration & dosage; D011372:Progestins / Q000494:pharmacology*
chemical_list: D003277:Contraceptives, Oral, Combined; D003281:Contraceptives, Postcoital; D004343:Drug Implants; D011372:Progestins; D016912:Levonorgestrel; D017135:Desogestrel; D017258:Medroxyprogesterone Acetate; D009640:Norethindrone