Etonogestrel molecule is a 3-ketodesogestrel or 19-nortestosterone which is a synthetic biologically active metabolite of progestin desogestrel. The first product including etonogestrel was developed by the Merck subsidiary Organon and FDA approved in 2001.
Etonogestrel is administered in subdermal implants as long-acting reversible contraception. It is known to be effective in postpartum insertion including breastfeeding women.
Etonogestrel is part of the long-acting contraceptive implants that prevent pregnancy. The implant's effect can remain for 5 years.
Department of Gynecology of Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Planned Parenthood Association of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
OHSU, Portland, Oregon, United States
Penn Medicine University City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
University of Colorado Denver, Aurora, Colorado, United States
Saskatchewan Health Authority, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
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