Contraceptives are designed to prevent pregnancy. The combination of medroxyprogesterone - me-DROX-ee-proe-JES-ter-roneand estradiol - es-tra-DYE-oleare two types of hormones that work by stopping a women's egg from fully developing each month. The egg can no longer accept sperm and fertilization is prevented. Although contraceptives have other effects that help prevent a pregnancy from occurring, this is the main action
This drug is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA