Ethinyl Estradiol
Uses
Ethinyl Estradiol is used for contraception, it is also used in the treatment of post menopausal osteoporosis, prostate cancer, hormone replacement therapy (hrt) and failure of ovarian development.
How it Works
Ethinyl estradiol is known as an estrogen. Ethinyl Estradiol is a synthetic form of the naturally occurring hormone in the body and it helps in development and maintenance of menstrual cycle. In post-menopausal women, Ethinyl Estradiol works by reducing the post-menopausal symptoms and risk of weakening bones and bone fracture.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Ethinyl estradiol may suffer from such side effects;
Headache,
Nausea,
Mood changes,
Change in body weight,
Abdominal pain,
Breast enlargement,
Metrorrhagia,
Breast tenderness,
Edema,
Fibroid,
Sexual dysfunction
Etonogestrel
Uses
Etonogestrel is a contraceptive used to prevent pregnancy.
How it Works
Etonogestrel is a hormone that prevents ovulation which is the release of an egg from an ovary. Etonogestrel also causes changes in the cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Etonogestrel can include the symptoms below;
Vomiting,
Headache,
Nausea,
Chills,
Cough,
Diarrhea,
Fever,
Joint pain,
Loss of appetite,
Mood changes,
Abdominal pain,
Irregular menstrual cycle,
Breast pain