ETHINYL ESTRADIOL+GESTODENE belongs to the group of combined oral contraceptives 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 and may help with pre-menstrual symptoms. It is a hormonal combination that contains two female reproductive hormones, oestrogen and progestogen.
ETHINYL ESTRADIOL+GESTODENE is composed of Ethinyl estradiol and Gestodene. It is essentially an ovulation inhibitor, meaning it inhibits the release of potent eggs from the ovary, thereby preventing pregnancy. In addition, ETHINYL ESTRADIOL+GESTODENE also helps in making cervical mucus inhospitable for the incoming sperm, thereby effectively controlling pregnancy.
Take ETHINYL ESTRADIOL+GESTODENE as prescribed. In some cases, ETHINYL ESTRADIOL+GESTODENE may cause certain common side effects such as nausea, breast soreness, headache and stomach pain. 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 any of the components of ETHINYL ESTRADIOL+GESTODENE, please inform the doctor. Consult your doctor before taking ETHINYL ESTRADIOL+GESTODENE if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as it is not recommended in these states. Do not consume ETHINYL ESTRADIOL+GESTODENE with alcohol. ETHINYL ESTRADIOL+GESTODENE is not recommended for use in children. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any interactions.
Contraception, and Menorrhagia.
ETHINYL ESTRADIOL+GESTODENE is a combined oral contraceptive and birth control pill. It contains Ethinyl estradiol and Gestodene. ETHINYL ESTRADIOL+GESTODENE is used to prevent pregnancy by suppressing ovulation and changing the consistency of cervical secretions. Ethinyl estradiol works by reducing the release of the luteinizing hormone (LH) from the brain and moderating the levels of gonadotropins (sex hormones), thereby suppressing ovulation. Gestodene augments this action and also helps in making cervical mucus inhospitable for the incoming sperm, thereby effectively controlling pregnancy. In patients suffering from menorrhagia, ETHINYL ESTRADIOL+GESTODENE reduces the intensity and duration of menstrual bleeding. ETHINYL ESTRADIOL+GESTODENE hence also finds application in the correction of irregular menses.
Do not take ETHINYL ESTRADIOL+GESTODENE if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform your doctor if you have/had heart disease, stroke, heart attack, deep vein thrombosis (clot in the legs), pulmonary embolism (clot in the lungs), migraine with aura, blood disorders, liver disease, uncontrolled diabetes, uncontrolled hypertension, very high blood cholesterol, clotting disorders, varicose veins, gall-bladder disease, pancreatic disorders, breast/uterine/cervical cancer, bowel disease, absorption disorders, SLE (lupus), HUS (haemolytic uraemic syndrome), or any kind of anaemia. Keep your doctor informed of your entire family history of any hormone-dependent cancers. Consult your doctor before taking ETHINYL ESTRADIOL+GESTODENE during pregnancy or if you are breastfeeding as it is not recommended in these states. Do not consume ETHINYL ESTRADIOL+GESTODENE with alcohol. Women with a tendency for chloasma/melasma (skin condition commonly seen in middle-aged women) should avoid sun exposure after taking ETHINYL ESTRADIOL+GESTODENE. Women with a history of angioedema should exercise caution while taking ETHINYL ESTRADIOL+GESTODENE as it may worsen the angioedema. Inform your doctor of any medications you are currently on, especially if you are on any antibiotics, antidepressants, antiepileptics, anti-virals, sedatives or any herbal remedies for depression.
Drug-Drug Interactions: ETHINYL ESTRADIOL+GESTODENE is known to interact with antiepileptics (carbamazepine, phenytoin), blood-thinners (warfarin), anti-diabetics (insulin), HRT (tamoxifen), antidepressants (St. John’s wort), antibiotics (rifampicin), antifungal (griseofulvin), anti-HIV drugs (ritonavir), sedatives (secobarbital, phenobarbital), steroids (dexamethasone).
Drug-Food Interactions: Grapefruit juice, caffeine, and fats may interfere with the absorption of ETHINYL ESTRADIOL+GESTODENE. Proceed with caution.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have abnormal vaginal bleeding, angioedema, carcinomas, hypertension, DVT, pulmonary embolism, liver cancers, hypercalcemia, hypercholesterolaemia, uncontrolled diabetes, or migraine with aura.
Caution should be exercised while consuming alcohol with ETHINYL ESTRADIOL+GESTODENE.
ETHINYL ESTRADIOL+GESTODENE is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Please consult your doctor in case of any concerns.
ETHINYL ESTRADIOL+GESTODENE is not recommended for use during breastfeeding. Please consult the doctor in case of any concerns.
ETHINYL ESTRADIOL+GESTODENE does not affect your ability to drive.
ETHINYL ESTRADIOL+GESTODENE should be used with caution in those with liver disease. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
ETHINYL ESTRADIOL+GESTODENE should be used with caution in those with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
ETHINYL ESTRADIOL+GESTODENE is not recommended for use in children.
Oral Contraception: Oral contraception 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, and spillage.