It contains a slow-release store of a synthetic progestogen hormone and is repeated every 12 weeks for as long as needed. |
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The combined contraceptive pill contains the hormone oestrogen as well as progestogen. |
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The ovaries also make the hormones oestrogen and progestogen, which help to regulate the menstrual cycle. |
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After counselling, she declined the insertion of an intrauterine contraceptive device, preferring the progestogen only regimen. |
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It's a small plastic Tshaped device that sits in the uterus and releases the hormone progestogen. |
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The first study published today found women taking pills containing a progestogen called levonorgestrel had the lowest risk of thrombosis. |
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This report focuses on contraceptives that combine estrogen and progestogen as well as the same combination used in menopause therapy. |
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The study found that women taking pills containing a progestogen called levonorgestrel had the lowest risk of thrombosis. |
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The partnership is with Bayer HealthCare, the maker of the Jadelle progestogen implants, and will benefit some 27 million women. |
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Women who still have a uterus need to take a progestogen along with the estrogen to prevent cancer of the uterus. |
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The WHI trial did demonstrate an increase in breast cancer incidence in women treated with estrogen and progestogen, Premarin, and Provera. |
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There is no exact match for Prempak-C, which contains a natural form of oestrogen and a progestogen called norgestrel, but Premique is the closest you will get. |
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