Ethinylestradiol/norethisterone acetate
Ethinylestradiol/norethisterone acetate (EE/NETA), or ethinylestradiol/norethindrone acetate, is a combination of ethinylestradiol (EE) and norethisterone acetate (NETA) which is used as birth control and menopausal hormone therapy. EE is an estrogen, while norethisterone acetate (NETA) is a progestin. It is taken by mouth. Some preparations of EE/NETA used in birth control additionally contain an iron supplement in the form of ferrous fumarate.In 2019, it was the 42nd most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 16 million prescriptions.

Society and culture
Brand names
Brand names of EE/NETA include Anovlar, Blisovi, Cumorit, Estrostep, FemHRT, Fyavolv, Gildess, Junel, Larin, Leribane, Loestrin, Lo Loestrin (Lo Lo), Mibelas, Microgestin, Minastrin, Norlestrin, Primodos, Taytulla, and Tri-Legest, among others.In addition, the combination is sold in the United States under the brand name FemHRT for use in menopausal hormone therapy.

See also
Estradiol/norethisterone acetate
Oral contraceptive formulations
List of combined sex-hormonal preparations
Nand Peeters

References
External links
"Ethinyl estradiol mixture with norethindrone acetate". Drug Information Portal. U.S. National Library of Medicine.