This combination hormone medication is used to prevent Pregnancy. It contains 2 hormones: Norethindrone (a progestin) and ethinyl Estradiol (an Estrogen). It works mainly by preventing the release of an egg (Ovulation) during a woman's menstrual cycle. It also makes vaginal fluid thicker to help prevent Sperm from reaching an egg (fertilization) and changes the lining of the uterus (womb) to prevent attachment of a fertilized egg. If a fertilized egg does not attach to the uterus, it passes out of the body. There is a small amount of iron (ferrous fumarate) in each of the 7 inactive tablets taken during the fourth week. The inactive pills do not contain any hormones. These tablets are meant to keep you in the habit of taking 1 tablet each day and do not have enough iron to treat Iron deficiency.

Besides preventing pregnancy, Birth control pills may make your periods more regular, decrease @ loss and painful periods, decrease your risk of Ovarian cyst s, and also treat acne.

Using this medication does not protect you or your partner against Sexually Transmitted Disease s (such as HIV, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia).