- Derivative of the synthetic steroid ethisterone, a modified testosterone
- Also known as 17alpha-ethinyl testosterone
- Creates a hypoestrogenic and hyperandrogenic state
- Decreases menstrual
blood loss by 70% to 80%
- Dosing schedule of 400 to
800 mg daily or less-traditional schedule of 50 to 100 mg
daily
- Typical side effects
- weight gain, acne, potential alteration of lipid levels
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