anovulant » anovulant

The Church generally prohibits the use of anovulants for the direct purpose of contraception, viewing it as an interference with the "procreative and unitive" nature of marriage.

Without an LH surge, the ovaries cannot release an egg, making fertilization impossible.

Anovulants are sometimes used to manage hirsutism (excess body hair) by increasing sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) and lowering free testosterone levels.

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

They can treat dysmenorrhea (painful periods), dysfunctional uterine bleeding, and endometriosis.

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

A role for a non-androgenic anovulant in the management of hirsutism

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