Recent news on Ethinyl Estradiol

This Week in Health  -  25 May 2007
Intelihealth.com,Lybrel contains low doses of the hormones ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel. The drug's manufacturer, Wyeth, plans to start selling it in July,

EU drug panel doesn't back Amgen's Vectibix for colon cancer  -  25 May 2007
MarketWatchThe CHMP started a referral for Belara and Balanca (30 micrograms ethinyl estradiol + 2 mg chlormadinone acetate), from Grünenthal GmbH,

'No period' pill leaves docs sceptical  -  May 23, 2007
Times of India,Wyeth's Lybrel contains 90 micrograms of progestin, levonorgestrel and 20 micrograms of Ethinyl Estradiol and suppresses periods for good.

Wyeth Stock Soars On FDA Approval, Study Results - Stock To Watch  -  May 23, 2007
Trading Markets,US Food and Drug Administration has approved the oral contraceptive Lybrel (90 mcg levonorgestrel/20 mcg ethinyl estradiol) tablets for the prevention

FDA Approves Lybrel for Continuous Contraception  -  May 23, 2007
Medscape (subscription)May 23, 2007 — The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) yesterday approved a 28-day pill pack of levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol 90-µg/20-µg combination

UPDATE: Data Show Low Incidence Of Breakthrough Bleeding With ...  -  May 9, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN(R) LO (norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol) is indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use oral contraceptives as their

UPDATE: Data Show Low Incidence Of Breakthrough Bleeding With ...  -  May 10, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),Use of the widely used birth control pill, ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN(R) LO (norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol) Tablets, resulted in significantly lower rates of

New pill puts periods on hold indefinitely  -  May 23, 2007
Waterloo Record,Lybrel contains the lowest dose of two hormones widely used in birth-control pills, ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel.

Breakthrough Bleeding Occurs Less Frequently With Norgestimate ...  -  May 10, 2007
DG News...[Presentation title: Bleeding Patterns with Mono- and Triphasic Low-dose Ethinyl Estradiol Combined Oral Contraceptives. Abstract 5 (May 9)]

No Excess in Venous Thromboembolism Seen With Ethinyl Oestradiol ...  -  May 9, 2007
DG News...[Presentation title: Venous Thromboembolism Among Women Using Ethinyl Estradiol With Drospirenone and Other Oral Contraceptives. Abstract 8 (May 8)]

Pill to stop periods to be approved by FDA  -  May 19, 2007
Earthtimes.orgLybrel contains lowest dose permissible of the two main hormones that are used in birth control, namely ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel.

Birth Control Pill Halts Women's Periods  -  May 22, 2007
The Southern,Lybrel contains the lowest dose of two hormones widely used in birth-control pills, ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel.

Lybrel new birth control pill  -  May 22, 2007
Ontario Now,But Lybrel contains the lowest dose of two hormones widely used in birth-control pills, ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel. That might cause too much

Ortho Evra Contraceptive Patch Information  -  Apr 26, 2007
InjuryBoard.com,The weekly prescription patch releases norelgestromin (a progestin hormone), and ethinyl estradiol (an estrogen hormone), through the skin into the blood

FDA set to OK period suppression pill  -  May 21, 2007
CTV.ca,Marren said Lybrel contains the lowest dose of two hormones widely used in birth-control pills, ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel.

FDA soon to approve contraceptive pill Lybrel that also stops periods  -  May 21, 2007
News-Medical.net,Lybrel contains the lowest dose permissible of the two main hormones that are used in birth control, ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel and the pill

Bayer HealthCare and Intendis Announce Strategic Alliance to Co ...  -  May 7, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),...jointly promote YAZ(R) (drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol) as a treatment for moderate acne in women who desire an oral contraceptive for birth control.

US to approve first pill to end periods  -  May 19, 2007
ic Wales,Marren said Lybrel contained the lowest dose of two hormones widely used in birth-control pills, ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel.

FDA set to OK pill to suppress menstruation  -  May 18, 2007
Indianapolis Star,Marren said Lybrel contains the lowest dose of two hormones widely used in birth-control pills, ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel.

FDA To Approve New Birth Control Pill; Will Suppress Periods ...  -  May 18, 2007
AHNThe pill contains the lowest dose of two hormones widely used in birth-control pills, ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel.

New ring studied for birth control  -  May 17, 2007
News Record,...properties which counteract the effect of estrogen on a women's body, and 15 mg of ethinyl estradiol, a form of estrogen used in birth control pills.

Bayer & Intendis to co-promote YAZ for acne treatment  -  May 8, 2007
SpiritIndia,...will jointly promote YAZ® (drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol) as a treatment for moderate acne in women who desire an oral contraceptive for birth control.

Betaseron and Yasmin stoke sales and profits surge at Bayer  -  May 8, 2007
Pharma Times (subscription),...a pro forma rise of 9.9%, while revenues from the Yasmin (ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone) contraceptive franchise hit 240 million euros, up 41.1%.

Ortho Evra Patch At Center Of Ohio Supreme Court Hearing  -  May 2, 2007
Lawyers and Settlements,It works by releasing norelgestromin (a progestin hormone) and ethinyl estradiol (an estrogen hormone) through the skin and into the blood stream to prevent

FDA Approves Duramed's SEASONIQUE(TM) Extended-Cycle Oral ...  -  Apr 12, 2007
Drug Newswire (press release),Under the SEASONIQUE extended-cycle regimen, women take active tablets of 0.15 mg of levonorgestrel/0.03 mg of ethinyl estradiol for 84 consecutive days,

New Findings From Two Studies on Lybrel Presented at ACOG  -  Apr 12, 2007
Drug Newswire (press release),In addition to the FDA, the New Drug Application (NDA) for 90 micrograms levonorgestrel/20 micrograms ethinyl estradiol tablets is under review in Canada

Report Shows Popular Birth Control Pill, ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN(R) LO ...  -  Apr 12, 2007
Drug Newswire (press release),WASHINGTON, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The popular birth control pill, ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN(R) LO (norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol) Tablets, is not associated with an

New YAZ(R) Oral Contraceptive Available In The United States  -  Apr 12, 2007
Drug Newswire (press release),..."YAZ is an exciting new oral contraceptive because you get three additional days of drospirenone plus a low dose of ethinyl estradiol in a 24-day active

Schering AG Receives FDA Approval for New Low Dose Oral ...  -  Apr 12, 2007
Drug Newswire (press release),It is the first pill with the innovative progestin drospirenone, and a low dose of ethinyl estradiol in a new dosing regimen of 24 days of active hormone

FDA Approves YAZ(R), the First Oral Contraceptive to Offer ...  -  Apr 12, 2007
Drug Newswire (press release),...a new monophasic oral contraceptive (OC) and the first pill to combine 20 mcg of ethinyl estradiol with the innovative progestin drospirenone (drsp).

Results of Two Epidemiological Studies Provide Important New ...  -  Apr 12, 2007
Drug Newswire (press release),This study concludes that "the risk of nonfatal VTE for the contraceptive patch is similar to the risk for OCs containing 35 micrograms of ethinyl estradiol

Advancements in birth control give women more options  -  Mar 28, 2007
phillyBurbs.com,With Seasonique, patients take active tablets containing the progestin levonorgestrel (.15 mg) and the estrogen ethinyl estradiol (.03mg) for 84 consecutive

In The Courts | Warner Chilcott To Pay $7.5M To Settle Antitrust ...  -  Apr 17, 2007
Kaiser network.org,The pills will be available in a 28-day regimen with 21 white tablets containing norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol, as well as seven green placebo pills

Multimedia News Release - National Survey Finds That Women Want ...  -  Apr 12, 2007
Drug Newswire (press release),...new birth control pill that is now available: Loestrin(R) 24 Fe (norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol tablets, USP and ferrous fumarate tablets),

Abbott Agrees With World Health Organization (WHO) Director ...  -  Apr 11, 2007
Drug Newswire (press release),Levels of ethinyl estradiol may decrease when estrogen-based oral contraceptives are co-administered with Kaletra; alternative or additional contraceptive

Contraceptive Patch More Likely Than Pill to Cause Venous ...  -  Feb 20, 2007
Medscape (subscription)The study involved 49048 women who used the norelgestromin/ethinyl estradiol patch (Ortho Evra) and 202344 who used norgestimate-containing oral

Group: Ban Some Birth Control Pills  -  Feb 6, 2007
Houston Chronicle,Birth control pills cited in the petition include: Mircette, Velivet, Kariva, and Apri-28, along with desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol pills made by Barr

Parker Waichman Alonso Mark LLP Believes New Study Confirms Ortho ...  -  Feb 23, 2007
WebWire (press release),The patch is intended to release 150 mcg of norelgestromin and 20 mcg of ethinyl estradiol into the bloodstream every 24 hours. It is replaced once a week

New indication for YAZ(R) approved in the US  -  Jan 30, 2007
PipelineReview.com (press release),...contraceptive YAZ® (3 mg drospirenone/20 mcg ethinyl estradiol), to treat moderate acne in women who desire an oral contraceptive for birth control.

SHIRE PLC: Final Results  -  Feb 20, 2007
FinanzNachrichten.de,...markets in August 2006, together with a license in the same countries to Duramed's oral contraceptive, SEASONIQUE® (levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol).

Longer-Lasting Contraceptive Vaginal Ring Being Tested  -  Feb 15, 2007
eMaxHealth.com,It contains Nestorone®, a synthetic progestin similar to the natural hormone progesterone and a low dose of ethinyl estradiol, a synthetic estrogen.

Some Contraceptives May Cause Blood Clots: Petition  -  Feb 6, 2007
Washington Post,According to Public Citizen, third-generation birth-control pills that contain desogestrel are: Desogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol (Duramed/Barr and Watson

Public Citizen Petitions FDA to Ban Third-Generation Birth Control ...  -  Feb 7, 2007
All American Patriots (press release),The third-generation oral contraceptives containing desogestrel are: Desogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol (Duramed/Barr and Watson Pharmaceuticals),

Health Matters: A day in the life of a hospital  -  Feb 8, 2007
Terre Haute Tribune Star,Oral contraceptives that contain the ingredient are Desogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol, Kariva, Desogen, Mircette, Velivet, Apri-28, Ortho-Cept,

FDA Approves Oral Contraceptive YAZ for Treatment of Acne  -  Jan 30, 2007
Kaiser network.org,YAZ contains ethinyl estradiol and drospirenone and is taken once a day for 24 days followed by four days of placebo to induce a menstrual period.

Warner Chilcott and Watson Pharmaceuticals Announce Launch of Zenchent  -  Jan 30, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),...has launched Zenchent(TM) (norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol tablets USP), the generic version of Warner Chilcott's oral contraceptive Ovcon 35(R).

Bayer Schering gets fresh approvals for two contraceptives  -  Jan 30, 2007
Pharma Times (subscription),...a new indication for Yaz (drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol) to treat moderate acne vulgaris in women who desire an oral contraceptive for birth control.

FDA Approves New Indication for YAZ(R) to Treat Acne  -  Jan 29, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),...for YAZ(R) (3 mg drospirenone/20 mcg ethinyl estradiol) to treat moderate acne vulgaris in women who desire an oral contraceptive for birth control.

Warner Chilcott and Watson Pharmaceuticals Announce Launch of ...  -  Jan 29, 2007
Yahoo! News (press release)...has launched Zenchent(TM) (norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol tablets USP), the generic version of Warner Chilcott's oral contraceptive Ovcon 35®.

FDA Approves New Indication for YAZ(R) to Treat Acne  -  Jan 28, 2007
Yahoo! News (press release)...for YAZ® (3 mg drospirenone/20 mcg ethinyl estradiol) to treat moderate acne vulgaris in women who desire an oral contraceptive for birth control.

Pediatric studies lead to more information on drug labels  -  Feb 1, 2007
AAP News (subscription)Ortho Tri-Cyclen (norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol) use in adolescent females with anorexia nervosa to improve bone mineral density is not recommended since

Chewable contraceptive for US women  -  Jan 3, 2007
In-PharmaTechnologist.com,The tablet itself is a chewable version of the company's Ovcon 35 (norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol) which has been on the market for around three

Studies Examine Menopause Treatments, Oral Contraception To ...  -  Jan 2, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),..."Evaluation of a Continuous Regimen of Levonorgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol: Phase 3 Study Results," Contraception : David Archer, a Wyeth consultant from the

Clue to Cancer Cluster  -  Dec 30, 2006
Melbourne Indymedia,The estrogen in birth control pills is a synthetic form called ethinyl estradiol. It’sa potent form of estrogen that is roughly four to ten times stronger

BUY ALTACE, Altace Online, Altace Cheap  -  Dec 25, 2006
Indymedia Colombia,...proscar online Vasotec, and Zestril: Potassium in the blood may be increased by drospirenone Breast-feeding: Drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol pass

BUY ALTACE, Altace Online, Altace Cheap  -  Dec 25, 2006
Indymedia Colombia,...proscar online Vasotec, and Zestril: Potassium in the blood may be increased by drospirenone Breast-feeding: Drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol pass into the ...

FDA Safety Changes: Ortho Evra, Avastin, Trizivir  -  Dec 13, 2006
Medscape (subscription)...revisions to advise of the potential increased risk for venous thromboembolism associated with use of a norelgestromin/ethinyl estradiol contraceptive patch vs ...

Study: Using pill to eliminate menstrual periods safe  -  Dec 19, 2006
Jackson Clarion Ledger,In the North American study, Archer's group used a birth-control pill consisting of 20 micrograms of ethinyl estradiol and 90 micrograms of levonorgestrel. ...

Studies Examine Menopause Treatments, Oral Contraception to ...  -  Dec 22, 2006
Kaiser network.org,A transcript and audio of the segment are available online. "Evaluation of a Continuous Regimen of Levonorgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol: Phase 3 Study Results ...

Correction: Dec. 8 contraceptive story  -  Dec 10, 2006
San Jose Mercury News,...made by Warner Chilcott. The ingredient is ethinyl estradiol, not ethanol estradiol. The corrected story is below. TRENTON, NJ (AP ...

Nurse Practitioners Of Women's Health Publishes Issue Highlighting ...  -  Dec 11, 2006
Medical News Today (press release),Ortho Women's Health & Urology, a Division of Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Inc., and makers of ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN® Lo (ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate) and ORTHO ...

Correction: Chewable Contraception Story  -  Dec 10, 2006
WTOP,The ingredient is ethinyl estradiol, not ethanol estradiol. TRENTON, NJ (AP) - In a Dec. ... The ingredient is ethinyl estradiol, not ethanol estradiol.

New Year-Round Contraceptive Pill Safe and Effective  -  Dec 13, 2006
Washington Post,...the study, which was conducted at 92 sites in North America, Archer's group used a birth-control pill consisting of 20 micrograms of ethinyl estradiol and 90 ...

Year-round contraception safely ends periods  -  Dec 13, 2006
Reuters.uk,NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Continuous treatment with an oral contraceptive combination of levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol (LNG/EE) can safely eliminate ...

Yum A Chewable Birth Control Pill  -  Dec 8, 2006
E Canada Now,...the same active ingredients as found in other combination oral contraceptives — a progestin, norethindrone 0.4 mg, and an estrogen, ethinyl estradiol 35 mcg. ...

Birth Control Continuous-use Oral Contraceptives eliminates ...  -  Dec 13, 2006
Best Syndication,They were healthy and sexually active and were given 20 micrograms of ethinyl estradiol and 90 micrograms of levonorgestrel, a formulation being developed by ...

Oral pill to end periods is safe: Study  -  Dec 14, 2006
Earthtimes.orgThe pill, which is a combination of levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol (LNG/EE), can eliminate periods in most women, the study appearing in the journal ...

Warner Chilcott Begins Marketing First Chewable Oral Contraceptive  -  Dec 11, 2006
Kaiser network.org,The pills will be available in a 28-day regimen with 21 white tablets containing norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol and seven green placebo pills that induce ...

First Chewable Birth Control Pill Marketed  -  Dec 12, 2006
Facts and Comparisons,Warner Chilcott has begun the marketing of Femcon Fe (norethindrone 0.4 mg/ethinyl estradiol 35 mcg) tablets, the first chewable birth control pill for the ...

Continuous Contraception Safely Eliminates Menstruation  -  Dec 13, 2006
Ivanhoe,Researchers experimented with a birth control pill made up of 20 micrograms of ethinyl estradiol and 90 micrograms of levonorgestrel -- a formulation in the ...

Researchers Say That Year-Round Use Of Birth Control Pill Is Safe  -  Dec 18, 2006
All Headline NewsThe researchers conducted the study on 92 sites in North America using a birth-control pill consisting of 20 micrograms of ethinyl estradiol and 90 micrograms ...

Correction: Chewable Contraception Story  -  Dec 10, 2006
FOX NewsChilcott. The ingredient is ethinyl estradiol, not ethanol estradiol. Copyright 2006 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. ...

Persbericht Organon - fase 3 Nomac/e2  -  Dec 5, 2006
BNR Nieuwsradio,All currently available combined oral contraceptives contain synthetic ethinyl-estradiol (EE), a chemically modified version of estrogen. ...

Year-Round Contraceptive, Elimination Of Menstrual Cycles Safe ...  -  Dec 17, 2006
Medical News Today (press release),In the study, conducted at 92 sites in North America, researchers used a birth-control pill consisting of 20 micrograms of ethinyl estradiol and 90 micrograms ...

Nurse Practitioners of Women's Health Publishes Issue Highlighting ...  -  Dec 6, 2006
Yahoo! News (press release)...and makers of Ortho Tri-Cyclen® Lo (norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol) and Ortho Evra® (norelgestromin/ethinyl estradiol transdermal system), sponsored the 32 ...

Public Communication  -  Nov 23, 2006
CNW Telbec (Communiqués de presse),HEALTH CANADA ENDORSED IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION REGARDING EVRA(*) (norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol) Transdermal System ...

Contentions Rise over the “Morning after Pillâ€?  -  Dec 8, 2006
Keene Free Press,1997. This FDA report covers only oral contraceptives, such as Lo Ovral, which contain the hormone Ethinyl estradiol. Following ...

Chewable Birth Control Available  -  Dec 8, 2006
WebMDEach pack has 21 white tablets containing the active ingredients: progestin, norethindrone 0.4 mg, and estrogen (ethinyl estradiol, 35 mcg). ...

Birth Control Patch: Health Risk Warning Issued by Health Canada  -  Nov 24, 2006
Earthtimes.org...safety warning was issued after studies indicated that while Ortho Evra, and its US variation (Evra) had different levels of ethinyl estradiol, both were ...

Health Canada Endorsed Important Safety Information on Evra ...  -  Nov 23, 2006
DG NewsThe 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 ...

Simvastatin May Help Ameliorate Polycystic Ovary Syndrome  -  Nov 27, 2006
Medscape (subscription)24 women were assigned to 12 weeks of statin plus OCP (20 mg daily of simvastatin plus 20 μg of ethinyl estradiol and 150 μg of desogestrel) then 12 weeks of ...

Contraceptive tailed by Controversies:Birth Control Patch  -  Nov 23, 2006
MedIndia,...legs. The patches which contains ethinyl estradiol is available in the US with more of the compound than those available in Canada. ...

Company Makes Chewable Oral Contraceptive  -  Dec 7, 2006
Business New Jersey (subscription),The 28-pill packs contain 21 white, round tablets with progestin, norethindrone 0.4 mg, and estrogen, ethinyl estradiol 35 mcg. ...

Health official says birth control patch raises blood clot risk  -  Nov 23, 2006
People's Daily Online,The patch sold in the US, which contains more of the ingredient ethinyl estradiol than those sold in Canada, has been linked to a higher risk of blood clots ...

Knowledge Gap Restricts Women's Contraceptive Choice  -  Nov 23, 2006
Medical News Today (press release),...acceptability and tolerability of the combined contraceptive ring, NuvaRing, compared with an oral contraceptive containing 30 µg ethinyl estradiol and 3 mg ...

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