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Brand Names: Estrostep Fe, FemCon Fe, Femhrt, Junel Fe 1/20, Loestrin 1/20, Loestrin 24 Fe, Microgestin, Microgestin FE, Necon 1/35, Necon 1/50, Nortrel 7/7/7
Generic Name: Ethinyl estradiol-norethindrone

What is Ethinyl estradiol-norethindrone? The combination of ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone acetate is used for the prevention of pregnancy; treatment of acne; management of menopausal symptoms; and prevention of osteoporosis.

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Reasons Taken

10 patients in the community are taking or have taken Ethinyl estradiol-norethindrone.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 8 80%
Don't know 1 10%
General health 1 10%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Ethinyl estradiol-norethindrone.

  0 Daily 1 mg Daily 1 Daily 20 mcg Daily 20 mg Daily 30 Daily 35 mcg Daily 50 mg Daily
  1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Ethinyl estradiol-norethindrone or how long patients were taking Ethinyl estradiol-norethindrone before stopping.

Currently taking Ethinyl estradiol-norethindrone

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
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3
1
3
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2

Stopped taking Ethinyl estradiol-norethindrone

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
0
0
1
0
Why Patients Stopped Taking Ethinyl estradiol-norethindrone (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Doctor's advice 1 100% Doctor's advice: 100%


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