Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone and Norgestrel, ethinyl estradiol, and ferrous fumarate

• Generic Name: esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Covaryx, Covaryx HS, EEMT, EEMT DS, EEMT HS, Essian, Essian HS, Estratest, Estratest HS, Menogen HS, Menogen, Syntest HS, Syntest DS

Esterified estrogens are female sex hormones produced by the ovaries.

Methyltestosterone is a sex hormone that is produced in a man's testicles. Small amounts of testosterone are also produced in a woman's ovaries and adrenal system.

Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone is a combination medicine used to treat symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes or night sweats. esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone is usually given only short-term (such as 3 to 6 months).

Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel
• Dosage Forms: tablets
• Other Brand Names: Cryselle 28, Low-Ogestrel, Ogestrel-28, Lo/Ovral-21, Lo/Ovral-28, Ovral, Ovral-28, Low-Ogestrel-21, Ovral-21, Elinest, Cryselle-28, Ogestrel

Norgestrel, ethinyl estradiol, and ferrous fumarate combination is used to prevent pregnancy. It is a birth control pill that contains two types of hormones, norgestrel and ethinyl estradiol, and when taken properly, prevents pregnancy. It works by stopping a woman's egg from fully developing each month. The egg can no longer accept a sperm and fertilization (pregnancy) is prevented.

Norgestrel, ethinyl estradiol, and ferrous fumarate also contains ferrous fumarate. Ferrous fumarate is an iron supplement.

No contraceptive method is 100 percent effective. Birth control methods such as having surgery to become sterile or not having sex are more effective than birth control pills. Discuss your options for birth control with your doctor.

Norgestrel, ethinyl estradiol, and ferrous fumarate will not prevent HIV infection or other sexually transmitted diseases. It will not help as emergency contraception, such as after unprotected sexual contact.

Norgestrel, ethinyl estradiol, and ferrous fumarate is available only with your doctor's prescription.