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Micronor

Micronor

7.7
A birth control pill that contains only the hormone progestin
  • noun
  • /ˈmaɪkrəˌnɔr/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Micronor
  • You must take Micronor at the same time every day for it to be effective.

Examples

  • Some women prefer Micronor because it does not contain estrogen.

  • My doctor prescribed Micronor for birth control.

  • Her doctor recommended Micronor when she requested a progestin-only birth control pill.

  • Have you ever taken Micronor?

  • Her doctor recommended Micronor when she requested a progestin-only birth control pill.

  • Some women prefer Micronor because it does not contain estrogen.

  • You must take Micronor at the same time every day for it to be effective.

Synonyms

Nor-Q-D
vsMicronor
8.4

A prescription pill women use to prevent pregnancy that contains the hormone norethindrone

is the trade name for the same ingredient without prescription note
Loestrin
vsMicronor
  • Specialized
8.9

A pill women take to prevent pregnancy that contains small amounts of hormones

contains only norethindrone and not estradiol
Norlestrin
vsMicronor
  • Specialized
9.7

An oral pill women take to prevent pregnancy and make periods more regular

contains only norethindrone and not estradiol

Surface Forms

Micronor singular
Micronors plural

Etymology

Micronor: A helpful way to remember Micronor is to see it as micro- meaning 'small' and nor from the hormone 'norethindrone'. That fits the product because Micronor is a progestin-only birth control pill that contains a low dose of norethindrone, so the name suggests 'small norethindrone' and reminds you it is a single-hormone pill.