Ethinyl Estradiol + Gestodene
Information about Ethinyl Estradiol + Gestodene
Ethinyl Estradiol + Gestodene Uses
Ethinyl Estradiol+Gestodene is used for contraception. It may also be used in the treatment of irregular periods.
How Ethinyl Estradiol + Gestodene works
Ethinyl Estradiol + Gestodene is a combined oral contraceptive pill. It works by preventing the release of egg (ovulation) and affecting sperm movement in the womb to prevent its union with the egg. It also changes the lining of the womb and renders it unsuitable for pregnancy.
Common side effects of Ethinyl Estradiol + Gestodene
Nausea1a, Stomach pain, Headache, Weight gain, Breast pain, Irregular uterine bleeding
Expert advice for Ethinyl Estradiol + Gestodene
- Your doctor has prescribed Ethinyl Estradiol + Gestodene to help you prevent pregnancy.
- It also results in lighter, less painful and more regular menstrual bleeding.
- It may help reduce the risk of ovarian cancer.
- Take your pill at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
- You may experience menstrual irregularities such as spotting or bleeding between menstrual periods or missed periods. Consult your doctor if this persists.
- Do not use Ethinyl Estradiol + Gestodene if you are obese, over 35, smoke, on prolonged bed rest, or have a history of blood clots.
- Stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor immediately if you notice unexplained swelling and pain in your limbs, shortness of breath, chest pain, severe headache, or changes in vision. These could be symptoms of a blood clot in a vein.
- Stop taking Ethinyl Estradiol + Gestodene and inform your doctor immediately if you notice your skin and whites of the eye turning yellow (jaundice), severe stomach pain, severe depression or if you think you could be pregnant.