Developed by Gregory Pincus from G.D. Searle & Company in Chicago, Illinois, Mestranol/norethynodrel was the first commercially-sold contraceptive pill in the history of the world. (archives.gov)
Enovid, or mestranol/norethynodrel, was a combination pill, meaning it contained both estrogen and a progestin (versus progestin-only medicine came later in the 80s ). (thedieline.com)
Norethindrone4
He oversaw the research resulting in the first synthesis of norethindrone, the first orally active progestin , which led to the development of some of the first oral contraceptives . (wikidoc.org)
The steroid was 19-nor-17 alpha-ethynyltestosterone, with the generic name of norethistrone or norethindrone, which led to the development of some of the first oral contraceptives. (wikidoc.org)
G.D. Searle & Co. filed for a patent for the synthesis of the double bond isomer 13 of norethindrone called norethynodrel in August of 1953. (wikidoc.org)
Norethynodrel is converted into norethindrone under acidic conditions, and their new patent didn't infringe on Syntex's. (wikidoc.org)
Enovid6
Bound collection of 32 rare offprints of Pincus's scientific publications on fertility research, conducted in the aftermath of the FDA approval for Enovid, the first Oral Contraceptive Pill. (maxrambod.com)
In "Postmedication fertility in female rats treated with a norethynodrel-mestronal combination (Enovid)," published posthumously after Pincus's death in 1967, found that "long term administration of Enovid. (maxrambod.com)
Advertisement and newspaper excerpt announcing the FDA's approval of Enovid as a contraceptive, 1960. (archives.gov)
Sold under the trade name of Enovid in the United States, it was originally approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1957 as an oral treatment for women with menstrual disorders. (archives.gov)
Three years after its initial release to the market, Enovid was approved by the FDA to be sold as a contraceptive in 1960. (archives.gov)
Married couples were only allowed to purchase contraceptive pills such as Enovid at any time after the Griswold v. Connecticut Supreme Court ruling in 1965. (archives.gov)
Norgestrel1
Norgestrel is used as a contraceptive, ovulation inhibitor, and for the control of menstrual disorders and endometriosis. (lookformedical.com)
Intrauterine devices1
These include oral tablets and capsules, oil and aqueous solutions and suspensions for intramuscular or subcutaneous injection, and various others (e.g., transdermal patches, vaginal rings, intrauterine devices, subcutaneous implants). (wikipedia.org)
Hormonal contraceptive5
Gestodene is a progestogen hormonal contraceptive. (drugbank.com)
A progestin indicated in combination with an estrogen for oral combined hormonal contraceptive therapy. (drugbank.com)
Midway through 20th century, the stage was set for the development of a hormonal contraceptive, but pharmaceutical companies, universities and governments showed no interest in pursuing research. (wikidoc.org)
In early 1951, reproductive physiologist Gregory Pincus, a leader in hormone research and co-founder of the Worcester Foundation for Experimental Biology (WFEB) in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, first met American birth control movement founder Margaret Sanger at a Manhattan dinner hosted by Abraham Stone, medical director and vice president of Planned Parenthood (PPFA), who helped Pincus obtain a small grant from PPFA to begin hormonal contraceptive research. (wikidoc.org)
In October 1951, G. D. Searle & Company refused Pincus' request to fund his hormonal contraceptive research, but retained him as a consultant and continued to provide chemical compounds to evaluate. (wikidoc.org)
and progestogen-only forms like progestogen-only contraceptive pills ("mini-pills"), progestogen-only emergency contraceptive pills ("day-after pills"), progestogen-only contraceptive implants, progestogen-only intrauterine devices, progestogen-only contraceptive vaginal rings, and progestogen-only injectable contraceptives. (wikipedia.org)
A synthetic progestogen indicated for contraceptive therapy. (drugbank.com)
The Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill ( COCP ), often referred to as " the Pill ", is a combination of an estrogen ( oestrogen ) and a progestin ( progestogen ), taken by mouth to inhibit normal fertility. (wikidoc.org)
Pill6
Father of The Oral Contraceptive Pill. (maxrambod.com)
He conducted his subsequent research, including the important work for developing the oral contraceptive pill, at Clark University, Tufts, Boston University, and the Worcester Foundation for Experimental Biology which he co-founded in 1944. (maxrambod.com)
Sexual Chemistry: A History of the Contraceptive Pill.372 pp. (wikidoc.org)
Plan B is a progestin-only emergency contraceptive pill (ECP) that can be taken within seventy-two hours of unprotected sex in order to prevent an unwanted pregnancy. (asu.edu)
With the advent of a readily-available contraceptive pill, more American women had the opportunity to choose when, or even if, they wanted to have children. (archives.gov)
Andrea Tone, a professor of history at McGill University and the author of Devices and Desires: A History of Contraceptives in America , told Allure , "Women's sudden, surging interest in the Pill is. (thedieline.com)
Norethisterone1
The synthetic progestins, such as norethynodrel and norethisterone, have some carcinogenic potential in animal systems even when administered alone. (inchem.org)
Injectable1
Thus during breastfeeding, additional contraceptive support should be given by condom, IUCD or injectable steroids where available to provide complete contraception. (cheapmedicineshop.com)
Searle1
Searle obtained approval to market norethynodrel before Syntex received their approval. (wikidoc.org)
Abnormal3
In the absence of abnormal adrenal steroid excretion or response to dexamethasone suppression and with a clear biochemical response to oral contraceptives (decreased levels of luteinizing hormone and free testosterone and increased concentrations of testosterone-estradiol-binding globulin), this patient closely resembles older individuals with the Stein-Leventhal syndrome. (nih.gov)
A progestin used as a contraceptive and in the treatment of secondary amenorrhea, abnormal uterine bleeding, pain from endometriosis, endometrial and renal carcinomas, paraphilia in males, and GnRH-dependent precocious puberty. (drugbank.com)
The article goes on to describe typical and abnormal reactions to the oral contraceptives, including amenorrhea (absence of menstruation) and breast sensitivity. (maxrambod.com)
Estrogen1
It is used as the estrogen component of many combination ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES. (lookformedical.com)
Today, however, a wide variety of oral contraception exists depending on how often patients want to have periods and the number of hormones that are appropriate for their bodies. (thedieline.com)
Preparations1
Oral contraceptives which owe their effectiveness to synthetic preparations. (drugbank.com)
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[1] They were first approved for contraceptive use in the United States in 1960, and are still a popular form of birth control . (wikidoc.org)
Ovulation2
Progestogens mediate their contraceptive effects both by inhibiting ovulation and by thickening cervical mucus, thereby preventing fertilization. (wikipedia.org)
In "Fertility Control by Hormonal Steroids," Pincus remarks on research that a colleague has conducted: "Continuous daily use of a progestin a relatively low dose has been found by be contraceptive effective in women," although they debate whether this lower-dose inhibits ovulation or there is a different effect from hormones which inhibit conception. (maxrambod.com)
Chemical substances or agents with contraceptive activity in females. (lookformedical.com)
Fertility1
The intake of steroids for effective contraceptive medication has to be sufficient to disturb the hormonal environment, and in fact such a disturbance is a requisite of fertility inhibition. (inchem.org)
Progesterone1
A progesterone used as a contraceptive and to treat acne vulgaris. (drugbank.com)
Pregnancy4
An oral contraceptive used to prevent pregnancy. (drugbank.com)
Means of postcoital intervention to avoid pregnancy, such as the administration of POSTCOITAL CONTRACEPTIVES to prevent FERTILIZATION of an egg or implantation of a fertilized egg (OVUM IMPLANTATION). (lookformedical.com)
Unintended accidental pregnancy, including pregnancy resulting from failed contraceptive measures. (lookformedical.com)
At the same time, it should be remembered in regard to both oestrogens and progestins in contraceptive medication that the steroid hormones of pregnancy have actions similar to those of the contraceptive agents. (inchem.org)
Emergency1
A progestin found in oral and IUD contraceptives and at higher doses in emergency contraceptives. (drugbank.com)
When the women are full breastfeeding, a contraceptive method should be used in the 3rd postpartum month and with partial or no breastfeeding, she should use it in the 3rd postpartum week. (cheapmedicineshop.com)
Combined-type oral contraceptives and plasma triglyceride and cholesterol levels of young women. (rush.edu)
a reflection of women's desires for a contraceptive that provided what other methods did not: it was female-controlled, discreet, and, when used as prescribed, almost 100% effective. (thedieline.com)
High1
Contraceptive devices placed high in the uterine fundus. (lookformedical.com)
Control1
again in "Control of conception by hormonal steroids," Pincus states: "There is no substantial evidence that the benefits of oral contraceptives are offset by adverse affects. (maxrambod.com)