NuvaRing vaginal ring is a flexible combination contraceptive vaginal ring. Ethinyl estradiol is a kind of estrogen (ES-troh-jen) and etonogestrel is a kind of progesterone (proe-JES-ter-one). These are both female hormones used for contraception. NuvaRing vaginal ring releases these hormones and is used to prevent pregnancy.
Etonogestrel and ethinyl estradiol vaginal ring will not protect a woman from sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). The use of latex (rubber) condoms or abstinence (not having intercourse) is recommended for protection from these diseases.
NuvaRing vaginal ring is available only from your doctor or other authorized health care professional in the following form:
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read comments (0)Yasmin is a form of progesterone and ethinyl estradiol is a form of estrogen. These are both female hormones involved in conception. Together, yasmin and ethinyl estradiol prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary) from occurring.
Yasmin and ethinyl estradiol are used to prevent pregnancy.
Yasmin and ethinyl estradiol may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
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Evra-generic name is ethynil estradiol and norelegestromin. It is used to prevent pregnancy.
Active ingredients: ethinyl estradiol and norelgestromin
Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol and norelgestromin (EH thi nill ess tra DYE ole and nor ell JESS tro men)
Ethinyl estradiol is a form of estrogen and norelgestromin is a form of progesterone. These are both female hormones involved in conception. The ethinyl estradiol and norelgestromin topical patch releases estrogen and progesterone that are absorbed directly through the skin.
Ethinyl estradiol and norelgestromin is used to prevent pregnancy.
Ethinyl estradiol and norelgestromin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
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