Ethinylestradiol
Ethinylestradiol is a synthetic oestrogen used mainly in combination hormonal products. Listed uses include Contraception.
Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets
Contraception
3/0.03mg
Drospirenone with ethinylestradiol as a film-coated tablet for contraception. Gonadotropin feedback suppresses ovulation and the mucus thickens.
Cyproterone Acetate and Ethinylestradiol Tablets
Severe Acne, Hirsutism, Androgenetic Alopecia
2/0.035mg
Cyproterone acetate with ethinylestradiol as a film-coated tablet, used for severe acne, hirsutism and androgenetic alopecia. An anti-androgen with an oestrogen.
Desogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets
Contraception
0.15/30mg/mcg
Desogestrel with ethinylestradiol tablets for contraception, working through feedback on the hypothalamic-pituitary axis to suppress ovulation.
Key points
- Risk depends on every ingredient in the combination.
- Smoking, migraine with aura and clot history can change suitability.
- Chest pain, leg swelling or stroke symptoms needs urgent care.
Select a listed product and pack to order online. Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether it suits you and what monitoring it needs.
Important safety checks
Pregnancy, smoking, blood pressure, migraine, liver disease, cancer and clot risk require review.
When to seek urgent care
Seek urgent help for chest pain, sudden breathlessness, one-sided leg swelling, severe headache or one-sided weakness.
Further reading
What is ethinylestradiol used for?
Ethinylestradiol is a synthetic oestrogen used mainly in combination hormonal products. It is used for contraception, and some products are also used for acne, pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) and excess hair growth (hirsutism).
How does ethinylestradiol work?
Ethinylestradiol works with a progestogen to suppress the release of gonadotropins, which prevents ovulation. It also alters cervical mucus to inhibit sperm penetration.
Which products contain ethinylestradiol?
Products containing ethinylestradiol on SGMeds include Yasmin, Diane 35 and Ovral, with more on this page. Compare their forms, strengths and pack sizes.
How long does ethinylestradiol take to work?
Ethinylestradiol can take 7 days to start working.
What are the side effects of ethinylestradiol?
Common side effects include nausea, breast tenderness, headache and mood swings. Other side effects include weight changes, high blood pressure (hypertension) and decreased libido, while venous blood clots (thromboembolism), stroke and heart attack (myocardial infarction) are serious and need immediate medical attention. Speak to your doctor or pharmacist if you have concerns.
Can ethinylestradiol be taken with other medicines?
Ethinylestradiol can interact with St John's wort, rifampicin and carbamazepine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about your other medicines before taking it.
What does ethinylestradiol cost in Singapore dollars?
Each product on this page shows a price for each strength and pack size in Singapore dollars, converted from US dollars, so the exchange rate can change the final amount. Larger packs usually cost less per tablet.
Payment and prices →Can I buy ethinylestradiol over the counter in Singapore?
Yes, online. SGMeds does not ask for a prescription to order ethinylestradiol: we place the order with our pharmacy partner, which prepares it and arranges delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you deliver ethinylestradiol to Singapore?
Yes. We deliver to Singapore and Malaysia. Express shipping is tracked and takes up to 1 week, and Regular shipping takes up to 3 weeks.
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