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Contraception

27 treatments

Approved treatments

Delestrogen · Ph Health
Delestrogen works by binding to estrogen receptors in the body, mimicking the effects of natural estrogen.
Iron Fumarate · Pfizer
Micronor · Johnson & Johnson
ORIAHNN combines elagolix, which suppresses LH and FSH to reduce ovarian sex hormones, with estradiol and norethindrone acetate to mitigate side effects.
Noretynodrel · Pfizer
Estrace · Pfizer
Estrace works by binding to estrogen receptors in the body, mimicking the effects of natural estrogen.
Aygestin · Duramed Res
Depo-Provera · Pfizer
Depo-Provera works by binding to the progesterone receptor in the body, which helps to regulate the menstrual cycle and prevent pregnancy.
Ethinodiol
Jadelle · Fdn Consumer
Jadelle works by binding to the progesterone receptor, which helps to prevent ovulation and thicken cervical mucus to prevent sperm from reaching the egg.
Endometrin · Ferring
Estron · Watson Labs
Ortho-Novum 10/11-21 · Merck & Co.
Estring · Pfizer Inc.
Prevents pregnancy primarily by suppressing ovulation.
Ortho-Cept · Merck & Co.
NORETHINDRONE
Cyklokapron · Exela Pharma
Tranexamic acid works by binding to plasminogen and preventing its conversion to plasmin, thereby inhibiting fibrinolysis.
Depoestradiol · Pfizer
Natazia · Mochida Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Natazia works by binding to the progesterone receptor in the body, mimicking the effects of the natural hormone progesterone.
Slynd · Exeltis Usa Inc
Slynd works by binding to the mineralocorticoid receptor, a protein that plays a role in hormone regulation.
Today · Personal Prods
Ortho Evra
Ortho Evra works by binding to the progesterone receptor in the body, mimicking the effects of the natural hormone progesterone.
Norinyl 1+50 28-Day
Nexplanon
Metafolin · University of California, San Diego
Progesteron · Minia University
Amchafibrin · Fundación Pública Andaluza Progreso y Salud
transamin · Erzincan Military Hospital

Competitive intelligence

For the full treatment-landscape CI brief — marketed leaders side-by-side, pipeline by phase, recent regulatory actions, sponsor landscape:

Contraception patent landscape — cliff calendar, originator estates, attackable patents
Contraception treatment landscape brief
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Frequently asked questions about Contraception

What drugs treat Contraception?

Tracked treatments include Delestrogen, Iron Fumarate, Micronor, Noretynodrel, Estrace, Aygestin, Depo-Provera, Ethinodiol.

What is the treatment for Contraception?

Standard treatment for Contraception includes Delestrogen, Iron Fumarate, Micronor, Noretynodrel, Estrace. See the treatment landscape page for first-line, second-line and salvage options.

Treatment landscape: Contraception patent cliff · Contraception CI report
Treatment: Delestrogen · Ph Health
Treatment: Iron Fumarate · Pfizer
Treatment: Micronor · Johnson & Johnson
Treatment: Noretynodrel · Pfizer
Treatment: Estrace · Pfizer
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Primary sources · FDA · ClinicalTrials.gov · EMA · SEC EDGAR · ChEMBL · Wikidata · full sourcing