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Ovcon 50
Ovcon 50 (norethindrone / ethinyl estradiol) is a type of combined oral contraceptive (COC), or birth control, that contains both estrogen and progesterone hormones. It's monophasic, which means that the amounts of hormones in all of the active tablets are the same. Ovcon 50 (norethindrone / ethinyl estradiol) has been discontinued and is no longer available in the United States.
Last reviewed on October 26, 2022
What is Ovcon 50 (norethindrone / ethinyl estradiol)?
What is Ovcon 50 (norethindrone / ethinyl estradiol) used for?
To prevent pregnancy
How Ovcon 50 (norethindrone / ethinyl estradiol) works
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Drug Facts
Common BrandsOvcon 50 (brand no longer available)
Drug ClassEstrogen / Progestin combined contraceptive
Controlled Substance ClassificationNot a controlled medication
Generic StatusNo lower-cost generic available
AvailabilityDiscontinued
Frequently asked questions about Ovcon 50 (norethindrone / ethinyl estradiol)
What is Ovcon 50 (norethindrone / ethinyl estradiol)?
Ovcon 50 (norethindrone / ethinyl estradiol) is a combination of two hormones, norethindrone (a progestin) and ethinyl estradiol (an estrogen). These hormones work together to help prevent pregnancy in three ways. 1) They prevent ovulation, or the release of an egg from the ovary. 2) The hormones thicken the cervical mucus (fluid from the cervix), which makes it harder for sperm to move and fertilize an egg. 3) They change the lining of the uterus (womb) so it's harder for a fertilized egg to attach onto and grow. Ovcon 50 (norethindrone / ethinyl estradiol) contains 21 pills with 1 mg of norethindrone and 50 mcg of ethinyl estradiol, and then 7 inactive (hormone-free) pills.
Is Ovcon 50 (norethindrone / ethinyl estradiol) still available?
What else can I take instead of Ovcon 50 (norethindrone / ethinyl estradiol)?
If you've taken Ovcon 50 (norethindrone / ethinyl estradiol) in the past, speak to your provider about other birth control pills to see which one would be right for you. There are other monophasic birth control pills and many other different options to prevent pregnancy that are currently available.
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