The use of a new progestogen, norgestrel as an oral contraceptive among Filipino women

ABSTRACT

1. Norgestrel 0.5 mg. combined with ethinylestradiol 0.05 mg. is an effective oral contraceptive agent2. The preparation is safe with relatively few and minor side effects3. The preparation is well accepted and no patient dropped out because she could not tolerate the drugs. (Conclusions)