Generic Name:

Therapeutic Class:

Women's Health

Availability:

Rx

Common Brands:

Form:

Oral tablet

DESOGESTREL; ETHINYL ESTRADIOL (des oh JES trel; ETH in il es tra DYE ole) is an oral contraceptive. The products combine two types of female hormones, an estrogen and a progestin. They are used to prevent ovulation and pregnancy.