Estradiol enantate/algestone acetophenide
Estradiol enantate/algestone acetophenide
Estradiol enantate/algestone acetophenide (also known as E2-EN/DHPA) is a combination medication used in hormonal contraception. It contains two active ingredients: estradiol enantate (E2-EN), an estrogen, and algestone acetophenide (DHPA), a progestin. This combination is used primarily as a combined injectable contraceptive.
Components[edit | edit source]
- Estradiol enantate (E2-EN): A synthetic ester of estradiol, a naturally occurring estrogen.
- Algestone acetophenide (DHPA): A synthetic progestin used in hormonal contraception.
Mechanism of Action[edit | edit source]
The combination of estradiol enantate and algestone acetophenide works by inhibiting ovulation, altering the endometrium to prevent implantation, and thickening the cervical mucus to inhibit sperm penetration.
Administration[edit | edit source]
Estradiol enantate/algestone acetophenide is administered via intramuscular injection. The typical regimen involves an injection every 30 days.
Side Effects[edit | edit source]
Common side effects may include:
Contraindications[edit | edit source]
This medication should not be used in individuals with:
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
See Also[edit | edit source]
Template:Contraceptive methods
 | This medical article is a stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it. |
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
