Etonogestrel

Products

Structure and properties

Etonogestrel (3-keto-desogestrel, C22H28O2, Mr = 324.5 g/mol) is the biologically active metabolite of desogestrel (Cerazette), a progestin derived from 19-nortestosterone.

Effects

The contraceptive effects of etonogestrel (ATC G03AC08) are primarily due to inhibition of ovulation.

Indications

For hormonal contraception.