LEVONORGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL (Levonest) Nursing Considerations

What is the generic name?

LEVONORGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL

What is the Trade Name for LEVONORGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL?

Levonest

What are the Indications for LEVONORGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL?

• INDICATIONS AND USAGE Oral contraceptives are indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use this product as a method of contraception. Oral contraceptives are highly effective. Table II lists the typical accidental pregnancy rates for users of combination oral contraceptives and other methods of contraception. The efficacy of these contraceptive methods, except sterilization and the IUD, depends upon the reliability with which they are used. Correct and consistent use of methods can result in lower failure rates. TABLE II: PERCENTAGE OF WOMEN EXPERIENCING AN UNINTENDED PREGNANCY DURING THE FIRST YEAR OF USE OF A CONTRACEPTIVE METHOD Method Perfect Use Typical Use Levonorgestrel implants 0.05 0.05 Male sterilization 0.1 0.15 Female sterilization 0.5 0.5 Depo-Provera ¬Æ (injectable progestogen) 0.3 0.3 Oral contraceptives 5 Combined 0.1 NA Progestin only 0.5 NA IUD Progesterone 1.5 2.0 Copper T 380A 0.6 0.8 Condom (male) without spermicide 3 14 (Female) without spermicide 5 21 Cervical cap Nulliparous women 9 20 Parous women 26 40 Vaginal sponge Nulliparous women 9 20 Parous women 20 40 Diaphragm with spermicidal cream or jelly 6 20 Spermicides alone (foam, creams, jellies, and vaginal suppositories) 6 26 Periodic abstinence (all methods) 1-9* 25 Withdrawal 4 19 No contraception (planned pregnancy) 85 85 NA ‚Äì not available *Depending on method (calendar, ovulation, symptothermal, post-ovulation) Adapted from Hatcher RA et al, Contraceptive Technology : 17 t h Revised Edition . NY, NY: Ardent Media, Inc., 1998

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