Norgestrel is a synthetic progestogen first developed in the 1960s as part of efforts to create effective oral contraceptives. It was designed to mimic the effects of natural progesterone while being orally active and stable, making it suitable for long-term use in birth control pills. Over time, norgestrel became widely used not only for contraception but also for managing menstrual disorders, endometriosis, and other hormone-related conditions, playing a key role in reproductive health management.
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