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Anovulant

Twenty-one of these had been previously treated with dexamethasone (DEX) and did not respond, i.e. FG >50% of pre-treatment value. Springer Nature Link

The term "anovulant" often appears in theological and ethical discussions, particularly within the Roman Catholic Church: anovulant

Use is considered morally licit when the primary intent is to treat a serious disease (like endometriosis), even if temporary sterility is a foreseen side effect. Twenty-one of these had been previously treated with

Anovulants primarily work by acting on the hypothalamus-pituitary system to suppress the secretion of and Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) . Moral and Ethical Perspectives

To reliably prevent ovulation, oral anovulants generally require seven days of continuous use. Medical and Therapeutic Uses

In cases of sexual assault, specific regimens (like the Yuzpe regimen) use anovulants to prevent pregnancy by inhibiting ovulation before it occurs. Moral and Ethical Perspectives