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- Ethinylestradiol, Gestodene is a combined oral contraceptive, often referred to as "the Pill." - It contains two types of hormones: - Ethinylestradiol – a synthetic form of the hormone estrogen. - Gestodene – a synthetic form of the hormone progestogen (similar to progesterone). These hormones work in several ways to prevent pregnancy: - They stop the ovaries from releasing an egg each month (ovulation). - They thicken the mucus at the neck of the womb (cervix), making it harder for sperm to reach the egg. - They change the lining of the womb (endometrium), making it less likely for a fertilized egg to implant. - When used correctly, this combination of hormones is a highly effective and reversible form of contraception. - However, it is important to note that this medicine does not protect against HIV (AIDS) or other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). - Only condoms can provide protection against these infections.