Drospiren-eth Estrad-levomefol

Drug Details

This medication is a combination hormone birth control used to prevent pregnancy. It contains two hormones: drospirenone, a type of progestin, and ethinyl estradiol, an estrogen. Additionally, it includes a folate supplement, such as l-methylfolate or levomefolate, which is a B-vitamin important for women of childbearing age. This supplement helps reduce the risk of spinal cord birth defects if you become pregnant while taking the pill or shortly after stopping it. Besides its primary function of preventing pregnancy, this medication can also be used to manage premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and moderate acne if you choose birth control pills for contraception. It can help regulate menstrual cycles, reduce blood loss and pain during periods, and lower the risk of ovarian cysts. It's important to note that this medication does not offer protection against sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV, gonorrhea, and chlamydia.