Ethinylestradiol/drospirenone
Ethinylestradiol/drospirenone
Ethinylestradiol/drospirenone (pronunciation: eth-in-ill-es-tra-dye-ole/droh-spi-ren-none) is a combination of two medications used primarily in hormonal contraception and in the treatment of various gynecological disorders.
Etymology
The term Ethinylestradiol is derived from the words 'ethynyl' and 'estradiol'. 'Ethynyl' refers to the presence of a carbon triple-bonded to a hydrogen atom, while 'estradiol' is a form of estrogen, a female sex hormone. Drospirenone is a synthetic progestin, and its name is derived from 'spiro', a Latin word meaning 'coil' or 'spiral', and 'none', indicating its chemical structure.
Usage
Ethinylestradiol is a synthetic form of the female hormone estrogen. It is used in combination with drospirenone, a synthetic form of the female hormone progesterone, in oral contraceptives. This combination is also used to treat symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and moderate acne in women who choose to use oral contraceptives for contraception.
Side Effects
Common side effects of ethinylestradiol/drospirenone include nausea, vomiting, headache, bloating, breast tenderness, swelling of the ankles/feet (fluid retention), or weight change. Serious side effects include lumps in the breast, mental/mood changes, severe stomach/abdominal pain, unusual changes in vaginal bleeding, and dark urine.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ethinylestradiol/drospirenone
- Wikipedia's article - Ethinylestradiol/drospirenone
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