Ethinylestradiol/levonorgestrel

Ethinylestradiol/levonorgestrel (EE/LNG) is a combined birth control pill made up of ethinylestradiol, an estrogen and levonorgestrel a progestin.

[3] It is used for birth control, symptoms of menstruation, endometriosis, and as emergency contraception.

[4] Side effects can include nausea, headache, blood clots, breast pain, depression, and liver problems.

[3] Use is not recommended during pregnancy, the initial three weeks after childbirth, and in those at high risk of blood clots.

[1] In 2022, it was the 128th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 4 million prescriptions.