Ogestrel?
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Cryselle? 28;Lo/Ovral?-28;Low-Ogestrel?;Ogestrel?
Brand Names: Canada:
Lo-Femenal 21;Ovral?
Uses
- It is used to stop pregnancy.
- It is used to treat endometriosis.
- It is used to treat women with hypogonadism.
- It is used to treat heavy bleeding during monthly periods (menstruation).
- Ethinyl estradiol and norgestrel stops pregnancy by stopping egg release (ovulation) from hormonal changes. Changes in the cervical mucus and endometrium make it hard for sperm to get into and form a fertilized egg that can attach to the uterine lining.
- It helps hormone balance.
Dosing
How to take
- Stopping pregnancy:
- Follow how to use as you have been told by your doctor or read the package insert.
- Take this drug at the same time of day.
- If you miss 2 periods in a row, take a pregnancy test before starting a new dosing cycle.
- Stopping pregnancy after unprotected sex:
- Take this drug within 72 hours after unprotected sex. Take it as soon as you can.
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