More About Combined Hormone Contraceptives
The type and strength of estrogens and progestogens vary according to brand. Estradiol, ethinylestradiol, and mestranol are examples of estrogens. On the other hand, desogestrel, gestodene and drospirenone are examples of progestogens. Combined hormone contraceptives contain one type of oestrogen and progestogen each. The contraception's ingredient list indicates its content. Strength is either low-strength or standard-strength. A qualified doctor will determine which combined hormone contraceptive is best for a woman.