Estradiol and norethindrone and TriNessa Lo

• Generic Name: estradiol / norethindrone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Activella, Mimvey, CombiPatch

Contraceptives are designed to prevent pregnancy. The combination of medroxyprogesterone and estradiolare two types of hormones that work by stopping a women's egg from fully developing each month. The egg can no longer accept sperm and fertilization is prevented. Although contraceptives have other effects that help prevent a pregnancy from occurring, this is the main action.

Estradiol and medroxyprogesterone is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
• Dosage Forms: tablets
• Other Brand Names: Estarylla, Femynor, Mili, Mono-Linyah, Mononessa, Ortho-Cyclen, Tri-Lo-Marzia>

• It is used to prevent pregnancy.
• It is used to treat pimples (acne).
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.