Ethinylestradiol/norethisterone acetate

Ethinylestradiol/norethisterone acetate (EE/NETA), or ethinylestradiol/norethindrone acetate, is a combination of ethinylestradiol (EE) and norethisterone acetate (NETA) which is used as birth control and menopausal hormone therapy. EE is an estrogen, while norethisterone acetate (NETA) is a progestin. It is taken by mouth. Some preparations of EE/NETA used in birth control additionally contain an iron supplement in the form of ferrous fumarate.

In 2021, it was the 52nd most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 12million prescriptions. It is available as a generic medication.

In addition, branded formulations of this hormone combination when used for birth control are only available by prescription in the US.

Brand names
Brand names include Anovlar, Blisovi, Cumorit, Estrostep, FemHRT, Fyavolv, Gildess, Junel, Larin, Leribane, Loestrin, Lo Loestrin (Lo Lo), Mibelas, Microgestin, Minastrin, Norlestrin, Primodos, Taytulla, and Tri-Legest, among others.

In addition, the combination is sold in the United States under the brand name Femhrt for use in menopausal hormone therapy.