Estetrol/Drospirenone (Nextstellis) - A New Combination Oral Contraceptive
Date: June 28, 2021
Issue #:
1627Summary:
The FDA has approved a combination oral
contraceptive containing the estrogen estetrol and the
progestin drospirenone (Nextstellis– Mithra/Mayne).
Estetrol is the first new estrogen to become available
in the US in 50 years. Drospirenone is available alone(Slynd) and in combinations with the estrogen ethinyl
estradiol for prevention of pregnancy.
Source: The Medical Letter - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: admin Tags: Drospirenone estetrol Estrogens etonogestrel Medroxyprogesterone Nexplanon Nextstellis Oral contraceptives Progestins Slynd Source Type: research