[2] Even norethindrone, a first generation progestin known to have a marked intrinsic androgenic effect, has the net effect of enhancing SHBG when given in proper doses and in combination with low ...

They were then randomly assigned to placebo (n = 3) or oral contraceptive (1 mg norethindrone and 35 micrograms ethinyl oestradiol) (n = 7) for 21 days. Tests were repeated during the first and third ...