Etonogestrel

WHAT IS IT?

Etonogestrel is a steroid progestrin (synthetic hormone that mimics progesterone). It is used in commonly in birth control products.

WHEN DO WE USE IT? 
WHEN DO WE AVOID USING IT?
HOW IS IT ADMINISTERED?
WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS/TOXICITY?
ANYTHING ELSE TO KEEP IN MIND?
FURTHER READING

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