Norgestrel/ Ethinyl Estradiol

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

Patients who take Norgestrel may suffer from such side effects;

Nausea,
Vomiting,
Stomach cramping/bloating,
Dizziness,
Headache,
Tiredness,
Breast tenderness,
Decrease in breast size,
Acne,
Oily scalp,
Hair loss,
Weight gain

Norgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol is a contraceptive pill which is used to prevent pregnancy. It is a birth control pill, which prevents ovulation in women. It is advisable not to take any form of medication along with Norgestrel, as it may react with other medicines and cause severe side effects. It is also always advisable to consult a doctor and do follow the prescription.

Norgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol is used to prevent pregnancy. It consists of 2 hormones, progestin and estrogen. It prevents ovulation during menstrual cycle. It also makes the vaginal fluid very thick, which prevents sperm penetration. It changes the lining of the uterus so as to prevent the egg from attaching to the womb and therefore passing out of the body. It makes periods regular, decreases pain during periods, and treats acne.

It is usually recommended by the physician to take one pill daily at the same time. It is an oral medication and should be followed with a glass of water. It is important to follow the timing. Take this pill exactly as prescribed by a doctor. It is advised not to skip any pill as it may lead to pregnancy. In case you miss a dose, then start a new pack with a new timing and continue the same every day.

It is usually available in 0.05mg/ 0.5mg. In a 21 day package, the first tablet is taken on the day of menstruation. One tablet is taken daily after that and then the medication is stopped for 7 days followed by a new pack.