يستعمل دواء لاكتيفينور 0.03 مجم 35 قرصlactevenor 0.03mg 35 coated tab. contraception contraception

about levonorgestrel -a synthetic progestagen . hormonal contraception. - -mechanism of action of levonorgestrel -it is a progestin derivative exerts it`s action through nuclear progesterone receptors situated in female genital tract breast cns and pituitary. when the drug binds to progesterone receptors it undergoes dimerisation and attaches to progesterone response element of target genes and regulates transcription through coactivators. it inhibits growth hormone release from pituitary by reinforcement of normal feedback inhibition. it reduces frequency of lh secretary pulses attenuate lh surge and suppresses ovulation. it causes thickening of cervical mucous and induces sloughing of the endometrium. it also disrupts fertilization and inhibits implantation. -indications for levonorgestrel -1. emergency contraception -2. long term prevention of pregnancy (up to 5years) -