Ethinylestradiol/norethisterone acetate (EE/NETA), or ethinylestradiol/norethindrone acetate, is a combination of ethinylestradiol (EE) and norethisterone acetate (NETA) which is used as birth control and menopausal hormone therapy. EE is an estrogen, while norethisterone acetate (NETA) is a progestin. It is taken by mouth. Some preparations of EE/NETA used in birth control additionally contain an iron supplement in the form of ferrous fumarate. In 2020, it was the 45th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 14million prescriptions. Society and culture Brand names Brand names of EE/NETA include Anovlar, Blisovi, Cumorit, Estrostep, FemHRT, Fyavolv, Gildess, Junel, Larin, Leribane, Loestrin, Lo Loestrin (Lo Lo), Mibelas, Microgestin, Minastrin, Norlestrin, Primodos, Taytulla, and Tri-Legest, among others. In addition, the combination is sold in the United States under the brand name FemHRT for use in menopausal hormone therapy. See also Estradiol/norethisterone acetate Oral contraceptive formulations List of combined sex-hormonal preparations Nand Peeters References External links Combined oral contraceptives AbbVie brands