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Description of oral contraceptive formulations used by women
| Progestin (mg) | Estrogens (ethinyl estradiol) (µg) | |
|---|---|---|
| Combined oral contraceptives | ||
| Desogestrel | 0.5 | 10 |
| Levonorgestrol | 0.10 | 30 |
| Medroxyprogesterone | 0.15 | 20 |
| Drospirenone | 0.10 | 10 |
| Gestodene | 0.15 | 30 |
| Norgestimate | 0.75 | 10 |
| Norethindrone acetate | 0.5 | 10 |
| Desogene | 0.10 | 30 |
| Norgestrel | 0.15 | 10 |
| Progestin only | 20 | |
| Ethynodiol diacetate | 0.5 | – |
| Desogestrel plus | 0.35 | – |
| Levonorgestrel | 0.3 | – |
