Hormonal contraception without estrogen

Its effects include:

1) Antigonadotropic: inhibits follicular growth and ovulation, similar to combined contraceptives.
2) Antimineralocorticoid: does not retain sodium, water, and prevents fluid retention.
3) Antiandrogenic: beneficial impact on acne, hirsutism (excessive hair growth), and seborrhea (oily skin).

Important points to consider: Its efficacy is comparable to combined oral contraceptives, with no secondary thromboembolism effects. It reduces dysmenorrhea in adolescents, minimizes intermenstrual spotting, and maintains bone mineral density.

Indicated for:

• Adolescents
• Patients with migraines
• Smokers
• Overweight and obese individuals
• Hypertensive patients
• Those with a history of venous or arterial thromboembolism
• Patients in postpartum or lactation.