Review the side-effects of Etynodiol as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist. • Menstrual disturbances, including prolonged bleeding or spotting and amenorrhea.
• Periodic abdominal bloating and breast tenderness may be due to water retention that can be relieved with diuretics.
• A decrease in HDL cholesterol.
• Hypogonadism due to its antigonadotropic effects at high dosages (5 to 60 mg/day) used in the treatment of gynecological disorders.
• Androgenic side effects like acne, hirsutism and voice changes at high doses (10 to 40 mg/day) only when used alone and not when used in low doses combined with estrogen.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist. • Menstrual disturbances, including prolonged bleeding or spotting and amenorrhea.
• Periodic abdominal bloating and breast tenderness may be due to water retention that can be relieved with diuretics.
• A decrease in HDL cholesterol.
• Hypogonadism due to its antigonadotropic effects at high dosages (5 to 60 mg/day) used in the treatment of gynecological disorders.
• Androgenic side effects like acne, hirsutism and voice changes at high doses (10 to 40 mg/day) only when used alone and not when used in low doses combined with estrogen.