What is Levonorgestrel?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
Levonorgestrel is a progestin agent. It is used for contraception as an intrauterine device (IUD) to prevent pregnancy. As an oral agent is is used for emergency contraception following unprotected intercourse or possible contraceptive failure.
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How do members experience Levonorgestrel?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth control | 97 | 48 | |
| Uterine fibroids | 31 | 2 | |
| Endometriosis | 28 | 11 | |
| Menorrhagia | 16 | 17 | |
| Polycystic ovary syndrome | 12 | 7 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominal cramps | 6 | |
| Menstrual cramps | 6 | |
| Irregular menstrual periods | 5 | |
| Pain | 5 | |
| Weight gain | 5 | |
| Decreased sex drive (libido) | 4 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 16 | |
| Moderate | 16 | |
| Mild | 29 | |
| None | 24 |
Member evaluations
Stephanie2007
evaluated on Jul 16, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for Birth control: None
- Side effects: Severe
missgriffith85
evaluated on Mar 06, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for Birth control: Major
- Side effects: Severe
vejables
evaluated on Apr 28, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for Birth control: Major
- Side effects: Moderate
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