Intravaginal Contraceptives
- Name
- Intravaginal Contraceptives
- Accession Number
- DBCAT002465
- Description
Contraception method which includes intravaginal rings such as the Nuvaring. Combination of etonogestrel progestin with ethinyl estradiol, a synthetic estrogen.
- ATC Classification
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Etonogestrel A long-acting synthetic derived progestin contraceptive used in various devices such as contraceptive rings and intradermal implants. Estradiol An estrogenic steroid used to treat vasomotor symptoms of vulvar and vaginal atrophy in menopause, hypoestrogenism, prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis, treatment of breast cancer, and advanced androgen-dependent carcinoma of the prostate. Segesterone acetate Segesterone acetate in combination with ethinyl estradiol is indicated for use by females of reproductive potential to prevent pregnancy as a combination hormonal contraceptive (CHC). It induces contraception for thirteen... - Drugs & Drug Targets