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Is the levonorgestrel considered as bio identical hormone?
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no: No, it is a synthetic progestin. My preference is always bioidenticals.
Answered 10/11/2013
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No: Levonorgestrel is a synthetic progestin which is a progesterone like compound.
Answered 5/20/2015
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