Ethinylestradiol and Gestodene are synthetic forms of the female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone. Ethinylestradiol is a synthetic form of estrogen, while gestodene is a third class synthetic form of progesterone. This combination drug is utilized to prevent pregnancy. It works primarily by counteracting the arrival of an egg (ovulation) during your menstrual cycle. In short, this drug is a kind of contraceptive.
This drug is commonly used in birth control, family planning, endometriosis, heavy bleeding, iron deficiency anemia, and major depressive disorder.
