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    GlossaryEthinyl Estradiol

    synthetic estrogen used in birth control pills

    Ethinyl Estradiol (EE) is a synthetic form of estrogen, a hormone that plays a crucial role in the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics. It is commonly used in combination with progestins in oral contraceptives to prevent pregnancy and can also be used in hormone replacement therapy.

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