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ethinylestradiol/etonogestrel — Definition

etinilestradiol/etonogestrel / ethinylestradiol/etonogestrel
Etinilestradiol and etonogestrel are synthetic hormones used in combined oral contraceptives (birth control pills). Etinilestradiol is a derivative of estrogen and suppresses ovulation, an etonogestrel progestin and prevents sperm transition by thickening cervical mucus. This combination acts by inhibiting the hypothalamus-hipofiz-ovaryan accent to prevent pregnancy. It is also used in the treatment of menstrual cycle editing and some gynecological disorders.
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❓ What is etinilestradiol/etonogestrel?
etinilestradiol/etonogestrel; etinilestradiol and etonogestrel are synthetic hormones used in combined oral contraceptives (birth control pills). Etinilestradiol is a derivative of estrogen and suppresses ovulation, an etonogestrel progestin and prevents sperm transition by thickening cervical mucus. This combination acts by inhibiting the hypothalamus-hipofiz-ovaryan accent to prevent pregnancy. It is also used in the treatment of menstrual cycle editing and some gynecological disorders.
❓ What is ethinylestradiol/etonogestrel in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "ethinylestradiol/etonogestrel" is etinilestradiol/etonogestrel.
❓ Which medical field is etinilestradiol/etonogestrel related to?
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