The OC pill formulation used in this study contained the progestogen
ethynodiol diacetate, which is not used routinely in modern clinical practice.
Evaluation of Genotoxic Potential of
Ethynodiol Diacetate in Human Lymphocytes In Vitro.
No published trials have evaluated the combined oral contraceptives that use the progestins desogestrel, norethindrone or
ethynodiol diacetate, for example.
The group taking a Pill with the progestin
ethynodiol diacetate showed the only increase in HDL cholesterol and the largest increase in apolipoprotein A-1 levels, while the group taking a Pill with levonorgestrel showed the largest decrease in HDL cholesterol and the smallest increase in apolipoprotein A-1 levels.
Pharmaceutical company Mylan NV (Nasdaq:MYL) (TASE:MYL) disclosed on Wednesday the availability of
Ethynodiol Diacetate and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets USP, 1 mg / 0.05 mg in the US contraceptive market.
* norgestrel, levonorgestrel,
ethynodiol diacetate (second generation)
Evaluation of genotoxic potential of synthetic progestin
ethynodiol diacetate in human lymphocytes in vitro.
At age 26 years she began a combination OC with 0.1 mg
ethynodiol diacetate and 35 mug ethinyl estradiol for family planning.