Center for Young Women's HealthIf you are unable to take estrogen or if you do not respond to combination (estrogen and progesterone) pills, your gynecologist may prescribe either Norethindrone acetate (Aygestin®, Nor–QD®, or Camilla®) … read more
Articles Tagged: progestin
Endometriosis: Hormonal Treatment Overview
There is no surgical cure for endometriosis, and if it is untreated it will grow, causing pain and lowering your chances of being able to become pregnant in the future. … read more
Progestin-Only Oral Contraceptive Pill (POP) or Mini-pill
The progestin-only pill (POP), also called the “Mini-pill,” is a type of birth control pill (oral contraceptive). Instead of containing the hormones progestin and estrogen, it only contains progestin. It’s … read more
Birth Control Pills: Frequently Asked Questions
Are there different kinds of birth control pills? Yes. There are many different kinds of birth control pills (there are different doses of hormones in different hormonal pills). You will … read more
Birth Control Pills: General Information
Birth control pills (also called oral contraceptive pills and the “Pill”) are a type of female hormonal birth control method and are very effective at preventing pregnancy. The Pills are … read more
Estrogen/Progestin Hormonal Injections
Mesigyna® (Norigynon, Mesigyna Instayect, Mesygest, and No 3 injectable Norigynon) and Cyclofem® (Lunelle, Cyclofemina, Feminena, Novafem, Lunella, and Cyclo-Provera) are two brand names of combination hormone injections. Both products are … read more