SALT INFORMATION
Levonorgestrel(NA)
Uses
Levonorgestrel, is an emergency hormonal contraceptive used to help prevent a pregnancy when taken within 72 hours (3 days) of having had unprotected sex or if usual method of contraception has failed. It is also i available as a T-shaped intrauterine delivery system (IUD) which is used for the prevention of pregnancy (contraception) for up to three years.
How it works
Levonorgestrel as an immediate contraceptive measure is thought to work by:
Stopping ovaries from releasing an egg.
Preventing sperm from fertilizing any egg that may have already released.
Stopping a fertilized egg from attaching itself to womb lining.
As a T-shaped intrauterine delivery system, after placement inside the womb, small amount of the hormone levonorgestrel reduces the monthly growth of the lining of the womb and thickens the cervical mucus which prevents contact and fertilization of an egg by sperm.
Common side effects
Breast tenderness, Irregular bleeding or spotting, Lower stomach pain, Dizziness, Nausea, Temporary disturbance of your normal monthly cycle, Unexpected bleeding, Allergic reaction, Headache, Tiredness, Vomiting, Diarrhea
Ethinyl Estradiol(NA)
Uses
Ethinylestradiol is used to treat the deficiency of female sex hormone and associated risk of bone loss and fractures in post-menopausal women. In menstruating women, it is used for the treatment of menstrual disorders. It is also used as a hormone replacement therapy to treat young women with underdeveloped ovaries (failure of ovarian development). Ethinylestradiol is even used in men for treating prostate cancer.
How it works
Ethinylestradiol belongs to a class of medications called estrogens (female hormones). It is a synthetic form of the naturally occurring hormone and helps in development and maintenance of menstrual cycle. In post-menopausal women, it works by reducing the post-menopausal symptoms and risk of weakening bones and bone fracture.
Common side effects
Changes in menstrual cycles, Irritation or swelling of the vaginal tissues, Stomach cramps, Dark skin patches, Change in appetite, Missed menstrual periods, Breast tenderness and enlargement, Bloating, Nausea and vomiting, Swelling of hands and feet, Bleeding and spotting between your periods, Hair loss, As well as weight gain
SALT INFORMATION
Levonorgestrel(NA)
Uses
Levonorgestrel, is an emergency hormonal contraceptive used to help prevent a pregnancy when taken within 72 hours (3 days) of having had unprotected sex or if usual method of contraception has failed. It is also i available as a T-shaped intrauterine delivery system (IUD) which is used for the prevention of pregnancy (contraception) for up to three years.
How it works
Levonorgestrel as an immediate contraceptive measure is thought to work by:
Stopping ovaries from releasing an egg.
Preventing sperm from fertilizing any egg that may have already released.
Stopping a fertilized egg from attaching itself to womb lining.
As a T-shaped intrauterine delivery system, after placement inside the womb, small amount of the hormone levonorgestrel reduces the monthly growth of the lining of the womb and thickens the cervical mucus which prevents contact and fertilization of an egg by sperm.
Common side effects
Breast tenderness, Irregular bleeding or spotting, Lower stomach pain, Dizziness, Nausea, Temporary disturbance of your normal monthly cycle, Unexpected bleeding, Allergic reaction, Headache, Tiredness, Vomiting, Diarrhea
Ethinyl Estradiol(NA)
Uses
Ethinylestradiol is used to treat the deficiency of female sex hormone and associated risk of bone loss and fractures in post-menopausal women. In menstruating women, it is used for the treatment of menstrual disorders. It is also used as a hormone replacement therapy to treat young women with underdeveloped ovaries (failure of ovarian development). Ethinylestradiol is even used in men for treating prostate cancer.
How it works
Ethinylestradiol belongs to a class of medications called estrogens (female hormones). It is a synthetic form of the naturally occurring hormone and helps in development and maintenance of menstrual cycle. In post-menopausal women, it works by reducing the post-menopausal symptoms and risk of weakening bones and bone fracture.
Common side effects
Changes in menstrual cycles, Irritation or swelling of the vaginal tissues, Stomach cramps, Dark skin patches, Change in appetite, Missed menstrual periods, Breast tenderness and enlargement, Bloating, Nausea and vomiting, Swelling of hands and feet, Bleeding and spotting between your periods, Hair loss, As well as weight gain