levonorgestrel-eth estradiol
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.
Last Reviewed: Nov 01, 2023
Pros & Cons
Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Pros and Cons
- When used exactly as prescribed, levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol combination is very effective in preventing pregnancy.
- This medicine requires only once-daily dosing.
- The blister card makes it easy to follow the schedule of 21 active pills followed by 7 inert pills.
- It is available as a lower-cost generic.
- Chewable tablets (brand name Tyblume) are available for people who have trouble swallowing pills.
- You need to take levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol at the same time every day for it to work well.
- Birth control pills do not protect against sexually transmitted diseases.
- Hormonal birth control is not safe for women over 35 years of age who are smokers due to the risk of blood clots.
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