Nomegestrol acetate - a new progestogen for oral contraception (a review)

Abstract

This review of literature is devoted to the study of highly selective progestogen of the last generation - nomegestrol acetate. Showing its high antigonadotropic effect, as well as selective effect on the progesterone receptors, and low binding to other receptors, which results in a low incidence of side effects. No less significant are the high contraceptive efficacy, acceptability and lack of influence on the parameters of hemostasis, blood lipid profile, mammary glands.

Keywords

• nomegestrol acetate
• progestogens
• hormonal contraception