Contraceptives — names and abbreviations
Table 7.1 Contraceptive names and abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Full name | Common name |
|---|---|---|
| ENG | Etonogestrel — type of progestogen | |
| LNG | Levonorgestrel — type of progestogen | |
| NE | Norethisterone — type of progestogen | |
| ECP | Emergency contraceptive pill | Morning-after pill |
| LNG-ECP | Levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive pill | ECP, Morning after pill |
| UPA-ECP | Ulipristal acetate emergency contraceptive pill (eg EllaOne) | ECP, morning after pill |
| LARC | Long-acting reversible contraception | |
| IUD | Intrauterine device | Coil |
| Copper IUD | Copper intrauterine device (eg TT 380, Load 375) | Coil |
| Depo-Provera | Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate | Depo-Provera, needle |
| ENG -implant | Etonogestrel implant (eg Implanon-NXT) | Rod, bar, stick, implanon |
| LNG-IUD | Levonorgestrel (hormonal) intrauterine device (eg Mirena, Kyleena) | Coil |
| Oral | Oral contraceptives | |
| COC | Combined oral contraceptive pill | Pill |
| POP | Progesterone-only pill | Mini pill |
| Other | ||
| Vaginal ring | ||
| FAM | Fertility awareness methods | Billings method, Rhythm method, Natural family planning |