Norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol is a combination birth control pill (oral contraceptive) used to prevent pregnancy in women. Norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol contains 2 types of hormones. Ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate: side effects, dosage, interactions, FAQs, reviews. Used for: abnormal uterine bleeding, acne, birth control, endometriosis, and more. Norgestimate was approved in combination with estradiol for use in menopausal hormone therapy in 1999 in the United States, and a generic version of this preparation became available in this country in 2005. It contains 2 hormones: a progestin and an estrogen. Besides preventing pregnancy, birth control pills may make your periods more regular, decrease blood loss and painful periods, decrease your risk of ovarian cysts, and also treat acne. Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol package insert / prescribing information for healthcare professionals. Includes: indications, dosage, adverse reactions and pharmacology. It is a birth control pill that contains two types of hormones, ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate, and when taken properly, prevents pregnancy. It works by stopping a woman's egg from fully developing each month. The egg can no longer accept a sperm and fertilization (pregnancy) is prevented. Includes Estradiol and Norgestimate indications, dosage/administration, pharmacology, mechanism/onset/duration of action, half-life, dosage forms, interactions, warnings, adverse reactions, off-label uses and more. What is this medication? NORGESTIMATE; ETHINYL ESTRADIOL (nor JES ti mate; ETH in il es tra DYE ole) prevents ovulation and pregnancy. It may also be used to treat acne. It belongs to a group of medications called oral contraceptives. It is a combination of the hormones estrogen and progestin. Progesterone and progestin both act like the form of the natural hormone (progesterone) produced by your body. This medication is used by women to help reduce symptoms of menopause (such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness). These symptoms are caused by the body making less estrogen. Ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate oral contraceptives will work only as long as they are taken regularly. Continue to take them as directed even if you are spotting or bleeding, have an upset stomach, or do not think that you are likely to become pregnant.