Drug class
Contraceptives
Contraceptives comprise a broad therapeutic class of pharmacological agents and medical devices regulated to prevent unintended pregnancy. Read more about Contraceptives
383 drugs in this class 58 manufacturers
Drugs in Contraceptives
GWYN LO (norelgestromin/ethinyl estradiol)
DESOGESTREL-ETHINYL ESTRADIOL
LEVONORGESTREL-ETH ESTRADIOL (levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol)
NORETHINDRONE
Contraceptives comprise a broad therapeutic class of pharmacological agents and medical devices regulated to prevent unintended pregnancy.
Pharmacological contraceptives primarily utilize synthetic hormones—such as progestins alone or in combination with estrogens—to inhibit ovulation, thicken cervical mucus to impede sperm penetration, and alter the endometrium to prevent implantation.
Non-hormonal options within this class function primarily through local chemical or physical mechanisms, such as spermicidal activity or uterine environment modification.
Beyond pregnancy prevention, hormonal contraceptives are extensively used to manage gynecological and endocrine disorders, including abnormal uterine bleeding, dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, and moderate acne vulgaris.
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fda.gov
Contraceptives comprise a broad therapeutic class of pharmacological agents and medical devices regulated to prevent unintended pregnancy
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womenshealth.gov
Contraceptives comprise a broad therapeutic class of pharmacological agents and medical devices regulated to prevent unintended pregnancy
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fda.gov
Pharmacological contraceptives primarily utilize synthetic hormones—such as progestins alone or in combination with estrogens—to inhibit ovulation, thicken cervical mucus to impede sperm penetration, and alter the endometrium to prevent implantation
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fda.gov
Pharmacological contraceptives primarily utilize synthetic hormones—such as progestins alone or in combination with estrogens—to inhibit ovulation, thicken cervical mucus to impede sperm penetration, and alter the endometrium to prevent implantation
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ncdhhs.gov
Pharmacological contraceptives primarily utilize synthetic hormones—such as progestins alone or in combination with estrogens—to inhibit ovulation, thicken cervical mucus to impede sperm penetration, and alter the endometrium to prevent implantation Non-hormonal options within this class function primarily through local chemical or physical mechanisms, such as spermicidal activity or uterine environment modification
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fda.gov
Beyond pregnancy prevention, hormonal contraceptives are extensively used to manage gynecological and endocrine disorders, including abnormal uterine bleeding, dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, and moderate acne vulgaris
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