Progestins used in oral contraceptives (OCP), with selected OCP brands.
*Progestin only pills |
Second Generation |
Ethynodiol (Demulin®, Zovia®) |
Levonorgestrel (Alesse®, Tri/Levlen®, Nordette®, Triphasil®) |
Norethindrone (Brevicon®, Micronor®*, Ortho-Novum®, Modicon®) |
Norethindrone acetate (Estrostep®, Loestrin®) |
Norgestrel (Lo/Ovral®, Ovrette®*) |
Third Generation |
Desogestrel (Desogen®, Mircettte®) |
Gestodene (Not used in U.S.) |
Norgestimate (Ortho Tri-Cyclen®) |
*Progestin only pills |
Second Generation |
Ethynodiol (Demulin®, Zovia®) |
Levonorgestrel (Alesse®, Tri/Levlen®, Nordette®, Triphasil®) |
Norethindrone (Brevicon®, Micronor®*, Ortho-Novum®, Modicon®) |
Norethindrone acetate (Estrostep®, Loestrin®) |
Norgestrel (Lo/Ovral®, Ovrette®*) |
Third Generation |
Desogestrel (Desogen®, Mircettte®) |
Gestodene (Not used in U.S.) |
Norgestimate (Ortho Tri-Cyclen®) |