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Ethinylestradiol

Ethinylestradiol is a synthetic oestrogen used mainly in combination hormonal products. Listed uses include Contraception.

Yasmin

Contraception, Acne Vulgaris

3/0.03mg

Drospirenone with ethinylestradiol as a film-coated tablet, a combined oral contraceptive also listed for acne vulgaris. Gonadotropins are suppressed.

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Diane 35

Acne Vulgaris, Hirsutism

2/0.035mg

Cyproterone with ethinylestradiol as a film-coated tablet, used in the management of acne and hirsutism. An anti-androgen paired with an oestrogen.

From$1.03/ tabletView

Ovral

Contraception

0.15/0.03 · 0.5/0.05mg

Ethinylestradiol with norgestrel tablets, a combined oral contraceptive in two strengths. Ovulation is inhibited and the cervical mucus altered.

From$0.34/ tabletView

Alesse

Contraception

0.15/0.03 · 0.25/0.05mg

Levonorgestrel with ethinylestradiol tablets, a combined oral contraceptive taken by mouth. The hormone pair suppresses ovulation and thickens cervical mucus.

From$0.83/ tabletView

Levlen

Contraception

0.03/0.15mg

Ethinylestradiol with levonorgestrel tablets, a combined oral contraceptive. Negative feedback on the hypothalamic-pituitary axis holds ovulation back.

From$0.53/ tabletView

Femilon

Contraception

0.15/0.02mg

Femilon is ethinylestradiol with desogestrel in a low-dose combined tablet for contraception, holding back the release of an egg from the ovary.

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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.

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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.

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Novelon

Contraception

0.15/0.3mg

Novelon is desogestrel with ethinylestradiol in a fixed-dose combined tablet for contraception, suppressing the release of gonadotropins.

From$0.92/ tabletView

Mircette

Contraception

0.15/0.02mg

Desogestrel with ethinylestradiol tablets for contraception, a combined pill acting through ovulation inhibition and a thicker cervical barrier.

From$1.14/ tabletView

Desogen

Contraception

0.15/30mg/mcg

Desogestrel with ethinylestradiol film-coated tablets, a combined oral contraceptive. The pair suppresses ovulation and alters the cervical mucus.

From$0.93/ tabletView

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.

Listings are for comparison and general information; suitability and supply depend on clinician and pharmacy checks, monitoring and prescription requirements.

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.

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