. . . . . . . . . . "Norgestimate is a form of progesterone, which is a female hormone important for the regulation of ovulation and menstruation. Norgestimate is used with estradiol to treat the symptoms of menopause."@en . . . . . "Humans and other mammals"@en . . "35189-28-7"@en . . "Dexnorgestrel Acetime"@en . "approved"@en . . . . "Norgestimate"@en . . . . . "For the prevention of pregnancy"@en . . . . . . "(17alpha)-17-(Acetyloxy)-13-ethyl-18,19-dinorpregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one 3-oxime"@en . . . "Norgestimatum"@en . . . . . . "Take with food."@en . . . . . . . "Norgestimato"@en . "Avoid alcohol."@en . . . . . . "12-30 hours"@en . . . "Increase dietary intake of magnesium, folate, vitamin B6, B12, and/or consider taking a multivitamin."@en . . . "Avoid excessive quantities of coffee or tea (Caffeine)."@en . "(+)-13-Ethyl-17-hydroxy-18,19-dinor-17alpha-pregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one oxime acetate (ester)"@en . "D-13beta-Ethyl-17alpha-ethynyl-17beta-acetoxygon-4-en-3-one oxime"@en . . " "@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Norgestimate binds to androgen and progestogen receptors. Target cells include the female reproductive tract, the mammary gland, the hypothalamus, and the pituitary. Once bound to the receptor, progestins like Norgestimate will slow the frequency of release of gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) from the hypothalamus and blunt the pre-ovulatory LH (luteinizing hormone) surge."@en . "Take at the same time everyday."@en . . . .