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Ethinyl estradiol Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

Brand names: Estinyl

Ethinyl estradiol Pregnancy Warnings

Use should be avoided.

Comments:
-If a woman becomes pregnant while taking this drug, therapy should be withdrawn immediately.

The results of most studies relevant to inadvertent fetal exposure to estrogens indicate no embryotoxicity or teratogenic effects.

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Ethinyl estradiol Breastfeeding Warnings

Use is not recommended.

Excreted into human milk: Yes

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References for pregnancy information

  1. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."

References for breastfeeding information

  1. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.