Ethinyl Estradiol

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Overview:

Ethinyl Estradiol
(when available)

Pharmacology and use:
Ethinyl estradiol is a synthetic derivative of the natural estrogen estradiol. It is one of two estrogens currently used in oral contraceptive pills. The other, mestranol, is converted to ethinyl estradiol before it is biologically active. Ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone are used together as an oral contraceptive agent. For treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms associated with the menopause, female hypogonadism, prostatic carcinoma-palliative therapy of advanced disease, breast cancer, as an oral contraceptive, and as emergency contraceptive.

Mechanism Of Action:
Estrogens diffuse into their target cells and interact with a protein receptor. Target cells include the female reproductive tract, the mammary gland, the hypothalamus, and the pituitary. Estrogens increase the hepatic synthesis of sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG), thyroid-binding globulin (TBG), and other serum proteins and suppress follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) from the anterior pituitary. The combination of an estrogen with a progestin suppresses the hypothalamic-pituitary system, decreasing the secretion of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH).

News Articles on Ethinyl Estradiol

Bleeding Patterns May Be Better Controlled With a 21 vs 24-Day Oral ...  -  ‎Dec 16, 2009‎
December 16, 2009 — Cycle control may be better with a 21-day norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol 25-μg regimen vs a 24-day drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol 20-μg ... Medscape

Benefits of Hormonal Contraception May Extend Beyond Pregnancy Prevention  -  ‎Dec 31, 2009‎
Some evidence suggests that the combination of ethinyl estradiol plus drospirenone may reduce symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder. ... Medscape

Yasmin and Yaz Litigation Moving at Fast Pace in Federal MDL  -  ‎Dec 22, 2009‎
Yaz and Yasmin are two similar birth control pills that are both manufactured by Bayer, containing a combination of ethinyl estradiol and drospirenone, ... AboutLawsuits.com

Judge Denies Motions to Dismiss Lawsuits Over NuvaRing Birth Control  -  ‎Dec 14, 2009‎
The birth control ring is inserted once a month and releases etonogestrel and ethinyl estradiol to prevent unwanted pregnancy. ... AboutLawsuits.com

Dangerous Contraceptive Drug Yaz and Yasmine Raise Serious Health Risks  -  ‎Dec 11, 2009‎
The difference between Yaz and Yasmine is in the amount of the estrogen component, ethinyl estradiol. Yasmin contains 30 mcg ethinyl estradiol, ... Times of the Internet

Number of Yaz and Yasmin Lawsuits Growing  -  14 Nov 2009
All three oral contraceptives are among the most widely used and involve a combination of ethinyl estradiol with a new type of progestin, drospirenone that ... InjuryBoard.com (blog)

Top US EPA scientist rejects Consumer Reports' BPA claim  -  ‎Nov 10, 2009‎
In the study, “In Utero and Lactational Exposure to Bisphenol A, in contrast to Ethinyl Estradiol, Does not Alter Sexually Dimorphic Behavior, Puberty, ... STATS

Generic Name: drospirenone, ethinyl estradiol  -  ‎Nov 11, 2009‎
Yaz is indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use an oral contraceptive. Yaz is also indicated for the treatment of symptoms of ... Pattaya Daily News

New EPA Rodent Study Finds No Low-Dose BPA Effects on Reproductive Function or ...  -  ‎Oct 29, 2009‎
In this study, researchers exposed female rodents to both BPA and ethinyl estradiol (EE2)in utero in a wide range of doses to look for effects. ... Reuters

Teva sales leap again, eyeing acquisitions  -  ‎Nov 4, 2009‎
...of Johnson & Johnson's contraceptive Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo (norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol) and Sanofi-Aventis' cancer drug Eloxatin (oxaliplatin). ... Pharma Times

Teva Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results  -  ‎Nov 2, 2009‎
Quarterly sales benefited from the launch of generic versions of Ortho Tri-Cyclen® Lo (norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol) and Eloxatin® (oxaliplatin) in the ... Reuters

US study finds no significant effects related to low dose BPA exposures  -  ‎Nov 4, 2009‎
The researchers noted that many chemicals released into the environment display estrogenic activity including ethinyl estradiol and BPA and that the US ... Chemical Watch (subscription)

Wrongful Death Lawsuit Alleges Suicide From Yaz and Claravis  -  ‎Nov 3, 2009‎
Yaz (ethinyl estradiol and drospirenone) is a leading oral contraceptive, which uses a new type of progestin, drospirenone, in combination with ethinyl ... AboutLawsuits.com

The BPA controversy: When journalists can't tell good evidence from bad  -  ‎Nov 6, 2009‎
...(Howdeshell et al, Gestational and Lactational Exposure To Ethinyl estradiol, But Not Bisphenol A, Decreases Androgen-dependent Reproductive Organ Weights ... STATS

Yaz, Yasmin Lawsuits May Become Class Action in New Jersey  -  ‎Nov 10, 2009‎
All three oral contraceptives are among the most widely used and involve a combination of ethinyl estradiol with drospirenone. It has been linked to health ... InjuryBoard.com (blog)

Yaz Birth Control Lawsuit Consolidation Requested in New Jersey  -  ‎Nov 9, 2009‎
They involve a combination of ethinyl estradiol with a new type of progestin, drospirenone, which has been linked to an increased risk of serious and ... AboutLawsuits.com

US: “Health benefits and risks of grapefruit and grapefruit juiceâ€?  -  ‎Nov 12, 2009‎
...cyclosporine, ethinyl, estradiol, felodipine, lovastatin, nifedipine, nimodipine, saquinavir, simvastatin, tacrolimus, testosterone, triazolam. ... FreshPlaza

The Mulligan Law Firm is Investigating Injury Claims: The Oral Contraceptives ...  -  ‎Oct 23, 2009‎
Yaz and Yasmin (drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol) are oral contraceptive combination drugs, combining the hormones estrogen (ethinyl estradiol) and progestin ... PR Web (press release)

Weitz & Luxenberg lawyers are accepting Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella cases  -  ‎Oct 28, 2009‎
These birth control pills contain ethinyl estradiol and the new "fourth generation" progestin, drospirenone (DRSP). Unfortunately, these birth control pills ... Best Syndication

Bayer earnings fall again but pharma sales are healthy  -  ‎Oct 27, 2009‎
...sclerosis (283 million euros; -2.7%) and the Yasmin (ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone) contraceptive franchise which climbed 3.9% to 320 million euros. ... Pharma Times

Yaz Stroke Lawsuit Filed in California  -  ‎Oct 20, 2009‎
Yaz contains a newer type of progestin, drospirenone, in combination with ethinyl estradiol to prevent unwanted pregnancy. An older version of the drug ... AboutLawsuits.com

Suicide Blamed on Acne Drugs  -  ‎Oct 30, 2009‎
YAZ (drosperinone and ethinyl estradiol), a birth control drug, has been the subject of dozens of lawsuits that claim it can cause life-threatening ... Courthouse News Service

Wenn Forellen ihr Geschlecht wechseln  -  ‎Nov 2, 2009‎
Das gilt zum Beispiel für das in der Anti-Baby-Pille enthaltene künstliche Sexualhormon Ethinyl-Estradiol (EE), von dem bundesweit jährlich rund 50 ... Frankenpost

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Correction: Dec. 8 Contraceptive Story  -  Dec 10, 2006
The ingredient is ethinyl estradiol, not ethanol estradiol. ... The tablets contain 35 micrograms of ethinyl estradiol, the estrogen form standard in oral ... FOXNews

Oral contraceptives containing ethinyl estradiol and gestodene...  -  Apr 29, 2005
Marika T. Granfors MB 1 , Janne T. Backman MD 1 , Jouko Laitila 1 and Pertti J. Neuvonen MD 1. Correspondence: Pertti J. Neuvonen, MD, Department of ... Nature.com

Barr's Seasonique Won't Need New Data  -  Mar 17, 2006
The Seasonale treatment includes a combination pill of the drugs levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol for 84 days, then a placebo for 7 days. ... TheStreet.com - TheStreet.com (subscription)

Etonogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol ( Vaginal).  -  Oct 27, 2005
In deciding whether to use the combined contraceptive vaginal ring as a method of birth control, you need to consider the risks of using it as well as the ... Free with registration - USP DI-Volume II, Advice for the... - AccessMyLibrary.com

… about Norelgestromin and Ethinyl Estradiol Transdermal from...  -  Jan 3, 2008
Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious side effects from the contraceptive patch, including ... Full Alert. Norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol ... consumerreports.org

ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND ETONOGESTREL (Vaginal route) - et-oh-noe …  -  May 1, 2007
Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular side effects from combination oral contraceptive use. This risk increases with age and with ... Free with registration - USP DI-Volume II, Advice for the... - AccessMyLibrary.com

ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel (EC)  -  Jun 28, 2006
What is the most important information I should know about ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel (EC)? The first dose of ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel ... MSN Health & Fitness

Barr Pulls Lo Seasonale Filing  -  Apr 6, 2006
Seasonique requires women to take a pill combining levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol for 84 consecutive days, followed by seven days of ethinyl estradiol ... TheStreet.com - TheStreet.com (subscription)

… approval of generic version of Yasmin (drospirenone and ethinyl...  -  May 9, 2008
Yasmin is a 28-day oral contraceptive consisting of 21 active tablets each containing 3 mg of drospirenone and 0.03 mg of ethinyl estradiol and 7 inert ... News-Medical.net

Etonogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol ( Vaginal).(Drug overview)  -  May 1, 2006
The etonogestrel and ethinyl estradiol vaginal ring ( ee-tone-oh-JESS-trel and ETH-in-ill-ess-tra-DYE-ole) is a flexible combination contraceptive vaginal ... Free with registration - USP DI-Volume II, Advice for the... - AccessMyLibrary.com

… Use Low-Dose Levonorgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol Regimen Inhibits...  -  Oct 19, 2005
By Amanda Strong. MONTREAL, QC -- October 19, 2005 -- A daily continuous regimen of levonorgestrel plus ethinyl estradiol (LNG/EE) over a 12-month period ... DG News

Formation of Ethinyl Estradiol in Women during Treatment with …  -  Mar 6, 2007
Address all correspondence and requests for reprints to: Rogerio A. Lobo, MD, 622 West 168th Street, PH 16-69, New York, New York 10032. ... Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and...

Norelgestromin and Ethinyl Estradiol ( Systemic).(Drug overview)  -  Aug 1, 2006
Norelgestromin/Ethinyl Estradiol nor-el-JES-tro-min/ ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole contraceptive skin patch is used to prevent pregnancy. ... Free with registration - USP DI-Volume II, Advice for the... - AccessMyLibrary.com

… Oral Contraceptive Pills With 10 µg Ethinyl Estradiol Pills:...  -  Oct 25, 2007
The use of ethinyl estradiol 10 µg pills in place of the seven placebo pills addresses the problems posed by 21/7 formulations of low-dose birth-control ... Medscape

Norelgestromin and Ethinyl Estradiol ( Systemic).  -  Feb 1, 2006
Norelgestromin/Ethinyl Estradiol nor-el-JES-tro-min/ ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole contraceptive skin patch is used to prevent pregnancy. ... Free with registration - USP DI-Volume II, Advice for the... - AccessMyLibrary.com

Generic norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol for acne vulgaris....  -  Feb 1, 2008
The FDA has recently granted approval for the first generic formulations of norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol tablets (28 day and 21 day) in 1 ... Free with registration - Journal of Drugs in Dermatology - AccessMyLibrary.com

… FDA Approval for Desogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets USP,...  -  Aug 1, 2005
For the 12-months ending March 2005, desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets USP, 0.15mg / 0.03mg market had total US sales of approximately $180 million, ... RedOrbit

The Effect of Ethinyl Estradiol Administration During Early Follicular...  -  Jan 1, 2007
Request reprints from: SSC Yen, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California 92037. ... Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and...

Press Release: /CORRECTION -- Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc./. - PR …  -  Dec 30, 2008
Desogestrel/ethinyl estradiol and ethinyl estradiol tablets, ... 100 mcg levonorgestrel/20 mcg ethinyl estradiol tablets), a new low-dose birth ... Pay-Per-View - PR Newswire - HighBeam Research

Delaying your period through oral contraceptives  -  Oct 4, 2006
The ideal amount of ethinyl estradiol is still unknown. Breakthrough bleeding may occur more often in oral contraceptives containing less than 30 mcg of ... cnn.com

The demise of 21/7 contraceptive regimens.(EXPERT COMMENTARY) | …  -  Jan 15, 2007
Addition of low-dose ethinyl estradiol during the HFI provides greater ... Yasmin combines ethinyl estradiol and 3 mg of drospirenone, a spironolactone ... ... Pay-Per-View - Family Practice News - HighBeam Research

Estrogens and Progestins Oral Contraceptives (Systemic ).  -  Oct 27, 2005
Norgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol (nor-JES-trel and ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole) ... The triphasic cycle product of norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol (the ... Free with registration - USP DI-Volume II, Advice for the... - AccessMyLibrary.com

Policy on adolescent contraception updated.(Adolescent Health) |...  -  Feb 1, 2008
The newer methods reviewed in the document include the monophasic pill that contains 30 mcg of ethinyl estradiol and 0.15 mg of levonorgestrel for extended ... Pay-Per-View - Internal Medicine News - HighBeam Research

The demise of 21/7 contraceptives.(GUEST EDITORIAL) | Article from …  -  May 1, 2007
Addition of low-dose ethinyl estradiol during the HFI provides greater ... In contrast, peak concentrations of ethinyl estradiol are 25% lower in women ... Pay-Per-View - Internal Medicine News - HighBeam Research

… Important Safety Information on Evra (norelgestromin and ethinyl...  -  Nov 23, 2006
The Evra* transdermal system marketed in Canada contains 6.0 mg norelgestromin (NGMN) and 0.60 mg ethinyl estradiol (EE) and is approved for use in ... DG News

… Receives FDA Approval for Desogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets...  -  Aug 1, 2005
For the 12-months ending March 2005, desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets USP, 0.15mg / 0.03mg market had total U.S. sales of approximately $180 ... Pay-Per-View - PR Newswire - HighBeam Research

Patterns of pregnancy exposure to prescription FDA C, D and X drugs...  -  Feb 21, 2008
The most frequently dispensed category X drugs during pregnancy were oral contraceptives such as ethinyl estradiol/norgestrel, ... Nature.com

FDA Approves Lybrel for Continuous Contraception  -  May 31, 2007
Levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol 90-µg/20-µg combination tablets in a 28-day ... In clinical trials of low-dose levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol tablets for ... Medscape

Press Release: First Scientific Data for Lybrel(TM) Presented at ASRM...  -  Oct 17, 2005
100 mcg levonorgestrel/20 mcg ethinyl estradiol tablets), a new low-dose birth ... Drug Application for Desogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol 0.15 mg/0.03 mg, ... Pay-Per-View - PR Newswire - HighBeam Research

Press Release: Watson Files FDA Application for Generic LYBREL(R). - ...  -  Mar 13, 2008
Watson's Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol product is a generic version of Wyeth's ... Application for desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets USP, ... Pay-Per-View - PR Newswire - HighBeam Research

FDA Asks Wyeth for More Drug Data  -  Jun 28, 2006
Lybrel contains two drugs, ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel, which are also used in Seasonale and Seasonique, but at different doses. ... TheStreet.com - TheStreet.com (subscription)

Effects of oral and trans-vaginal ethinyl estradiol on hemostatic...  -  Mar 9, 2007
Context: The use of combined hormonal contraceptives with ethinyl estradiol (EE) and a progestin results in alterations in potential biomarkers of venous ... Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and...

FDA adds warning on contraceptive patch.(News) | Article from Family ...  -  Dec 15, 2005
In contrast, peak concentrations of ethinyl estradiol are 25% lower in women using Ortho Evra. But intersubject variability that can result in increased ... Pay-Per-View - Family Practice News - HighBeam Research

The Evra (ethinyl estradiol/norelgestromin) contraceptive patch:...  -  Jan 17, 2006
Reason for posting: The Evra contraceptive transdermal patch is appreciated by many women for its once-a-week convenience. Recently, however, the US Food ... CMAJ

Combo contraceptive spray delivers the goods  -  Jul 4, 2007
The company's two trials focused on a nestorone (a fourth generation progestin) and synthetic oestrogen (ethinyl estradiol) combination, and a nestorone and ... In-PharmaTechnologist.com

Watson Pharmaceuticals receives FDA approval for generic Mircette  -  Dec 30, 2008
Desogestrel/ethinyl estradiol and ethinyl estradiol tablets, USP, is the generic equivalent to Duramed Pharmaceuticals' Mircette(R) low-dose monthly oral ... News-Medical.net

Barr Receives Approvable Letter for Duramed's SEASONIQUE(TM) …  -  Aug 28, 2005
Under the SEASONIQUE extended-cycle regimen, women take active tablets of 0.15 mg levonorgestrel/0.03 mg of ethinyl estradiol for 84 consecutive days, ... i-newswire.com

Press Release: Data Show Low Incidence of Breakthrough Bleeding With ...  -  May 9, 2007
Norelgestromin/Ethinyl Estradiol Transdermal SystemOrtho ... levonorgestrel/ethinyl ... Article: Drospirenone + ethinyl estradiol oral contraceptive ... ... Pay-Per-View - PR Newswire - HighBeam Research

Brand Names/Synonyms:
Ethinyl Estradiol is also known by the following brand names and/or synonyms17?-Ethynylestradiol; 17alpha-Ethinylestradiol; 17alpha-Ethynylestradiol; 17alpha-Ethynyloestradiol; Aethinyloestradiolum; Aethinyoestradiol [German]; Alesse; Alora; Amenoron; Amenorone; Anovlar; BRN 2419975; Binovum; Brevicon; Brevinor; CCRIS 286; CHEMBANK1139; Climara; Conceplan; Cyclosa; Demulen; Desogen; Dicromil; Diognat-E; Diogyn E; Diogyn-E; Diprol; Dyloform; EE; EE2; EO; ETHINYLESTRADIOL; Ertonyl; Esclim; Esteed; Estigyn; Estinyl; Eston-E; Estopherol; Estoral; Estoral {[Orion]}; Estorals; Estrace; Estraderm; Estradiol; Estring; Estrogel; Estrogen; Ethidol; Ethinoral; Ethinyl Estradiol; Ethinyl-Oestranol; Ethinylestradiolum [Inn-Latin]; Ethinylestriol; Ethinyloestradiol; Ethy 11; Ethynylestradiol; Ethynyloestradiol; Eticyclin; Eticyclol; Eticylol; Etinestrol; Etinestryl; Etinilestradiol [Inn-Spanish]; Etinilestradiolo [Dcit]; Etinoestryl; Etistradiol; Etivex; Feminone; Fempatch; Follicoral; Genora; Ginestrene; Gynodiol; Gynolett; HSDB 3587; Halodrin; Inestra; Innofem; Jenest; Kolpolyn; Levlen; Linoral; Lo/Ovral; Loestrin; Logynon; Lynoral; Marvelon; Menolyn; Menostar; Mercilon; Microfollin; Microgynon; Mircette; Modicon; NEE; NSC-10973; Necon; Nelova; Neo-Estrone; Neocon; Nogest-S; Norcept; Nordette; Norethin 1/35 E; Norimin; Norinyl; Norlestrin; Novestrol; Oradiol; Orestralyn; Orestrayln; Ortho Tri-Cyclen; Ortho-Cept; Ortho-Cyclen; Ortho-Novum; Ovcon; Ovex; Oviol; Ovral; Ovran; Ovranette; Ovysmen; Palonyl; Perovex; Primogyn; Primogyn C; Primogyn M; Progynon C; Progynon M; Prosexol; Spanestrin; Stediril; Synphase; Tetragynon; Thiuram E; Thiuranide; Tri-Levlen; Tri-Norinyl; Trinordiol; Trinovum; Triphasil; Vagifem; Varnoline; Vivelle; Ylestrol

Drug Category:
Ethinyl Estradiol is categorized under the following by the FDA: Estrogens; ATC:G03CA01

Dosage Forms:
DISC (SUSTAINED-RELEASE); GEL; IMPLANT; LIQUID; PATCH; RING (SLOW-RELEASE); SOLUTION; TABLET

Absorption:
Rapid and complete absorption follows oral intake of ethinyl estradiol (bioavailability 43%).

Interactions:
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Chemical IUPAC Name:
17-ethynyl-13-methyl-7,8,9,11,12,13,14,15,16,17-decahydro-6H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-3,17-diol





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