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Ethinylestradiol/norethisterone acetate

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Ethinylestradiol/norethisterone acetate (EE/NETA), or ethinylestradiol/norethindrone acetate, is a combination of ethinylestradiol (EE) and norethisterone acetate (NETA) which is used as birth control and menopausal hormone therapy.[1][3] EE is an estrogen, while norethisterone acetate (NETA) is a progestin.[1] It is taken by mouth.[1] Some preparations of EE/NETA used in birth control additionally contain an iron supplement in the form of ferrous fumarate.[4]

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Norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol have been approved in the US for the prevention of pregnancy as a swallowable tablet since 1968.[5] In 2022, the combination of ethinylestradiol with norethisterone or with norethisterone acetate was the 80th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 8 million prescriptions.[6][7] It is available as a generic medication.[8]

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Medical uses

Ethinylestradiol/norethisterone acetate is indicated for use by females of reproductive potential to prevent pregnancy.[9]

Ethinylestradiol/norethisterone acetate is also indicated in women with an intact uterus for the treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms associated with the menopause; and for prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis.[3][10][11]

Society and culture

In July 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Femlyv, the first orally disintegrating tablet for the prevention of pregnancy.[5] Norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol have been approved in the US for the prevention of pregnancy as a swallowable tablet since 1968.[5]

Brand names

Brand names include Anovlar, Blisovi, Cumorit, Estrostep, Femhrt, Femlyv, Fyavolv, Gildess, Junel,[12] Larin, Leribane, Loestrin, Lo Loestrin (Lo Lo), Mibelas, Microgestin, Minastrin, Norlestrin, Primodos, Taytulla, and Tri-Legest, among others.[8][13]

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