Estradiol and dienogest (Oral)

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 25, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Natazia

Available Dosage Forms:

• Tablet

Uses for estradiol and dienogest

Estradiol valerate and dienogest combination is used to prevent pregnancy. It is a birth control pill that contains two types of hormones, estrogens and progestins and, when taken properly, prevents pregnancy. It works by stopping a woman's egg from fully developing each month. The egg can no longer accept a sperm and fertilization is prevented.

Estradiol valerate and dienogest combination is also used to treat heavy menstrual bleeding that is not caused by any diagnosed conditions of the uterus (womb) in women who choose to use birth control pills.

No contraceptive method is 100 percent effective. Birth control methods such as having surgery to become sterile or not having sex are more effective. Discuss with your doctor your options for birth control.

Estradiol valerate and dienogest combination does not prevent AIDS or other sexually transmitted diseases. It will not help as emergency contraception, such as after unprotected sexual contact.

Estradiol and dienogest is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before using estradiol and dienogest

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For estradiol and dienogest, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to estradiol and dienogest or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies on the relationship of age to the effects of estradiol valerate and dienogest combination have not been performed in the pediatric population. However, pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of this medication in teenagers are not expected. Estradiol and dienogest may be used for birth control in teenage females but is not indicated before the start of menstruation.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies on the relationship of age to the effects of estradiol valerate and dienogest combination have not been performed in the geriatric population. Estradiol and dienogest is not indicated for use in elderly women.

Breastfeeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change th..