Ethinylestradiol
Indications
- Short-term treatment of symptoms of oestrogen deficiency, Osteoporosis prophylaxis if other drugs cannot be used
- Female hypogonadism
- Menstrual disorders
- Palliative treatment of prostate cancer
Drug Interactions
8 drug interactions identified for Ethinylestradiol. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.
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Cautions
Cardiovascular disease (risk of fluid retention); diabetes (increased risk of heart disease); history of breast nodules or fibrocystic disease—closely monitor breast status (risk of breast cancer); hi...
Side Effects
Frequency not known Breast abnormalities; cervical mucus increased; cholelithiasis; contact lens intolerance; depression; electrolyte imbalance; embolism and thrombosis; erythema nodosum; feminisation...
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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset
Last reviewed: 2026
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