What is Ethinyl estradiol-levonorgestrel?
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Ethinyl estradiol-levonorgestrel is an estrogen and progestin combination used for the prevention of pregnancy and for postcoital contraception. It is also used to treat abnormal uterine bleeding and pain associated with endometriosis.
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How do members experience Ethinyl estradiol-levonorgestrel?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endometriosis | 194 | 12 | |
| Birth control | 130 | 50 | |
| Polycystic ovary syndrome | 19 | 6 | |
| Irregular menstrual periods | 12 | 4 | |
| Migraine headaches | 9 | 4 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Weight gain | 13 | |
| Depressed mood | 4 | |
| Decreased sex drive (libido) | 3 | |
| Headaches | 3 | |
| Menstrual cramps | 3 | |
| Menstrual spotting | 3 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 17 | |
| Moderate | 24 | |
| Mild | 18 | |
| None | 41 |
Member evaluations
Wicked13
evaluated on Jun 15, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for Birth control: Major
- Side effects: Severe
alonnah2009
evaluated on Mar 13, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for i have to use birth control because we are not ready for a baby.: Major
- Side effects: Moderate
g33kg0dd3ss
evaluated on Jan 06, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for ovarian cyst: Major
- Side effects: Severe
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