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Medicines for contraception

Medicines whose official label lists contraception include Levonorgestrel, Norethindrone, Ulipristal, Clomiphene Citrtae, Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol, Clomifene, Dienogest, Ethinylestradiol. Your doctor or pharmacist will choose the right one for you.

Medicines (by active ingredient)

LevonorgestrelFor women to reduce chance of pregnancy after unprotected sex (if a contraceptive failed or if you did not use birth control) Emergency contraceptive. NorethindroneIndications Progestin - only oral contraceptives are indicated for the prevention of pregnancy. UlipristalElla is a progesterone agonist/antagonist emergency contraceptive indicated for prevention of pregnancy following unprotected intercourse or a known or suspected contraceptive failure [see Dosage and Administration ]. Clomiphene CitrtaeThose patients most likely to achieve success with clomiphene therapy include patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (see WARNINGS: Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome ), amenorrhea-galactorrhea syndrome, psychogenic amenorrhea, post-oral-contraceptive amenorrhea, and certain case… Norgestimate and Ethinyl EstradiolSprintec ® is a combination of norgestimate, a progestin, and ethinyl estradiol, an estrogen, indicated for use by females of reproductive potential to prevent pregnancy. ClomifeneThose patients most likely to achieve success with clomiphene therapy include patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (see WARNINGS: Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome ), amenorrhea-galactorrhea syndrome, psychogenic amenorrhea, post-oral-contraceptive amenorrhea, and certain case… DienogestNatazia is a combination of dienogest , a progestin, and estradiol valerate, an estrogen, indicated for use by females of reproductive potential to prevent pregnancy. EthinylestradiolIclevia TM (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets) is indicated for use by females of reproductive potential to prevent pregnancy. Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl EstradiolLoJaimiess is indicated for use by females of reproductive potential to prevent pregnancy. Medroxyprogesterone AcetateMedroxyprogesterone acetate injectable suspension is indicated for use by females of reproductive potential to prevent pregnancy.

Brands

Ethinylestradiol and LevonorgestrelFor women to reduce chance of pregnancy after unprotected sex (if a contraceptive failed or if you did not use birth control) Emergency contraceptive.

Questions

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Can I buy them without a prescription?

Some can and some cannot; rules differ by country. Each medicine page says whether it is a prescription medicine in the United States. Ask a pharmacist where you live.