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Ethynodiol Diacetate is an oral hormonal contraceptive. ¹ Ethynodiol diacetate (a progestin) and ethinyl estradiol (an estrogen) tablets can help regulate menstrual flow, treat acne or may be used for other hormone related problems in females. ² Ethynodiol diacetate is also used to treat hypermenorrhea (menorrhagia), endometriosis, dysmenorrhea, and uterine bleeding.¹

Fast Facts:

• --Ethinyl estradiol (an estrogen) and ethynodiol diacetate (a progestin) may be different from one product to another.²
• --Use an additional method of contraception during the first cycle of Ethynodiol Diacetate pills.²
• --Normal ovulation and fertility takes 3 to 6 months after the stopping of Ethynodiol Diacetate pills.²

5 Great Resources on Ethynodiol Diacetate

• Wikipedia: An Overview of Ethynodiol Diacetate
• A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center): Ethinyl Estradiol and Ethynodiol Diacetate
• ContraceptionOnline: Ethynodiol Diacetate and Related Drugs
• Answers.com: Ethinyl Estradiol and Ethynodiol Diacetate-General Information
• HealthTouch: Estrogens and Progestins Oral Contraceptives

5 Latest Headlines on Ethynodiol Diacetate

• More Ethynodiol Diacetate News from MedWorm

What is Ethynodiol Diacetate?

• Cerner Multum (via Drugs.com): What Ethynodiol Diacetate Is
• RxList: Drug Description
• DrugDigest (via Gold Bamboo): Ethynodiol Diacetate-Topic Overview
• AltMD: An Overview of Ethinyl Estradiol and Ethynodiol Diacetate

What Are The Uses for Ethynodiol Diacetate?

• Healthwise (via Yahoo.com): Answers About Ethynodiol Diacetate
• Cerner Multum (via Revolution Health): Uses for Ethynodiol Diacetate
• eMedicineHealth: Understanding Birth Control Medications (Contraceptives)

What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Ethynodiol Diacetate?

• Drug Digest: Ethinyl Estradiol, Ethynodiol Diacetate, Inert Tablets
• Prescription Point (via PharmClips): Ethynodiol Diacetate and Ethinyl Estradiol Drug Information
• DailyMed: Ethynodiol Diacetate and Ethinyl Estradiol Interactions and Precautions
• A.D.A.M. (via TauMed): Birth Control Pills Overdose
• Mayo Clinic: Birth Control Pill FAQ: Benefits, Risks and Choices

What are the Alternatives to Ethynodiol Diacetate?

• Cleveland Clinic (viaWebMD): Your Guide to Birth Control: Other Options
• Organized Wisdom: Birth Control Pills
• WomenToWomen.com:Birth Control Pills in Preimenopause
• Organized Wisdom: Ethinyl Estradiol
• Organized Wisdom: Desogestrel

What are the Holistic Alternatives to Ethynodiol Diacetate?

• Orgone Biophysical Research Laboratory: Herbal Fertility Control: Contraception and Abortion
• Wikipedia: Natural Birth Control
• About.com:Natural Birth Control Methods

Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Ethynodiol Diacetate

• OBGYN.net: Women's Health Forum
• Test Magic: Ethynodiol Diacetate Discussion
• Yahoo Answers:Answers About Birth Control Pills

Clinical Trails for Ethynodiol Diacetate

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Clinical Trails for Birth Control Pills
• CenterWatch: Birth Control Clinical Trails

Controversy and Lawsuits about Ethynodiol Diacetate

• NewsRx: Generic Demulen Oral Contraceptive Tablets Approved By U.S. FDA (Jun. 22, 2005)
• Christian Broadcasting Network: The Uncontrolled Birth Control Pill
• ABC News: Sales Soar for Morning-After Pill (Aug. 22, 2007)
• Topix: Some Newer Birth Control Pills Need Ban: U.S. Group

Abuse of Ethynodiol Diacetate

• A.D.A.M. (via MedLinePlus): Birth Control Pills Overdose
• Cerner Multum (via AOL Health): What Happens if I Overdose
• PubMed: Menstrual Abnormalities in the Adolescent Abuse of the Birth Control Pill

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Ethynodiol Diacetate

• PubMed: Medical Journal Articles on Ethynodiol Diacetate
• JAMA: Articles on Ethynodiol Diacetate
• Google Scholar: Ethynodiol Diacetate Articles

Related WisdomCards

• Mestranol
• Ethinyl Estradiol
• Endometriosis
• Dysmenorrhea
• Uterine Bleeding
• Contraception
• Ovulation
• Fertility

GuideWisdom and Fast Facts References

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center): Ethinyl Estradiol and Ethynodiol Diacetate
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3} Answers.com: Ethinyl Estradiol and Ethynodiol Diacetate-General Information

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