ETHINYLESTRADIOL+DIENOGEST
About ETHINYLESTRADIOL+DIENOGEST
ETHINYLESTRADIOL+DIENOGEST belongs to the group of combined oral contraceptives. It is a hormonal combination that contains both female reproductive hormones oestrogen and progestin. It is used as a means of birth control in women who wish to prevent unwanted pregnancy. It is also used in the treatment of irregular menstrual cycles. It also finds use in the treatment of moderate to severe acne. A combined oral contraceptive (COCP) is nothing but a birth-control pill, colloquially referred to as the ‘’pill,’’ and it is used as a means of oral birth control by women. Menorrhagia is heavy menstrual bleeding lasting longer than seven days, whereas dysmenorrhea is painful periods. Acne vulgaris is a skin condition characterized by pimples, blackheads and whiteheads on the skin of the face.
ETHINYLESTRADIOL+DIENOGEST is composed of ‘’Ethinyl estradiol and Dienogest.’’ It is essentially an ovulation inhibitor, which inhibits the release of potent eggs from the ovary, thereby preventing pregnancy. It also changes the cervical (cervix is the connection between the uterus and vagina) ambience, making cervical secretions thicker and hostile to any incoming sperm. Hence, it is a very potent contraceptive. In addition, the dienogest component inhibits gonadotropin (sex hormone) production and also suppresses the growth of uterine cells. Therefore, ETHINYLESTRADIOL+DIENOGEST helps prevent pregnancy.
In some cases, ETHINYLESTRADIOL+DIENOGEST may cause certain common side effects such as nausea, breast soreness, headache and irregular periods. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects consistently.
If you are allergic to ETHINYLESTRADIOL+DIENOGEST or any of its components, please inform the doctor before using ETHINYLESTRADIOL+DIENOGEST. Keep the doctor informed if you are on treatment for any cardiovascular disease, mental health disorder, liver disease, gallbladder disease or breast/uterine/cervical cancer. Before taking ETHINYLESTRADIOL+DIENOGEST, inform your doctor of your entire medical and surgical history. Please consult your doctor before taking ETHINYLESTRADIOL+DIENOGEST during pregnancy or if you are breastfeeding. Do not consume ETHINYLESTRADIOL+DIENOGEST with alcohol.
Uses of ETHINYLESTRADIOL+DIENOGEST
Medicinal Benefits
ETHINYLESTRADIOL+DIENOGEST is a combined oral contraceptive and birth control pill. It contains Ethinyl estradiol and Dienogest. ETHINYLESTRADIOL+DIENOGEST is used to prevent pregnancy by suppressing ovulation and changing the consistency of cervical secretions. In patients suffering from menorrhagia, ETHINYLESTRADIOL+DIENOGEST reduces the intensity and duration of menstrual bleeding. It also relieves pain during periods (dysmenorrhea). ETHINYLESTRADIOL+DIENOGEST reduces hair and skin greasiness, providing relief to blackhead/whitehead and acne-prone skin.
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Side Effects of ETHINYLESTRADIOL+DIENOGEST
- Headache
- Nausea and vomiting
- Irregular menstrual cycles
- Cramps
- Abdominal bloating
- Breast tenderness
- Hypertension
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Oral Contraception: It is birth control taken by mouth by women to prevent pregnancy. It is commonly referred to as the ‘’pill’’. Oral contraceptives contain hormonal preparations of female sex hormones for birth control.
Menorrhagia: Severe loss of blood during a period lasting more than seven days is called menorrhagia. It is a form of dysfunctional uterine bleeding. Common signs and symptoms include having to use two pads at once, frequent spotting of clothes, blood clots the size of a coin or larger, having to change pads during the night, soakiness of pads and spillage.
Dysmenorrhoea: Abdominal and uterine pain during periods is referred to as dysmenorrhea. This includes abdominal cramps and pelvic pain during periods. It can be caused by a variety of disorders ranging from more organic diseases such as endometriosis, fibroids and cysts, to psychological conditions such as pre-menstrual dysmorphic disorder. However, in most cases, cramps are common and are a usual symptom of pre-menstrual syndrome.
Acne vulgaris: Acne is a skin condition in which pores get blocked or clogged, leading to the appearance of whiteheads, blackheads, pimples and greasy skin. It is caused by a bacterium called Propionibacterium acnes. In advanced stages, it can even cause a nose deformity called rhinophyma.
FAQs
ETHINYLESTRADIOL+DIENOGEST works by suppressing ovulation and by changing cervical mucous thickness, thereby preventing pregnancy and acting as an effective birth control method.
ETHINYLESTRADIOL+DIENOGEST is advisable not to use atleast for a minimum of 4 weeks after delivery after which you can resume its use. Please consult your doctor.
ETHINYLESTRADIOL+DIENOGEST is not known to affect conception rates as it’s been found that women got pregnant pretty soon after discontinuing ETHINYLESTRADIOL+DIENOGEST. Please consult your doctor.
ETHINYLESTRADIOL+DIENOGEST is not recommended or indicated in the treatment of any breast tumours or cancers.
This is not one of the indicated uses of ETHINYLESTRADIOL+DIENOGEST. For any concerns, please consult your gynaecologist.
