Balcoltra

Endometrial Hyperplasia, Endometriosis, Hot flashes + 6 more

Treatment

7 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Balcoltra

What is Balcoltra

Levonorgestrel

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Levonorgestrel is a synthetic hormone used in contraception and hormone therapy. It is also known as Plan B and is used as an emergency contraceptive or as a hormonal contraceptive released from an intrauterine device. It can also be used as a long-term contraceptive, with some devices lasting up to three years. Levonorgestrel was approved by the FDA in 1982 and is the most commonly used emergency contraceptive. It is very effective and does not cause estrogenic side effects unlike other emergency contraceptives.

Triphasil-21

is the brand name

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Balcoltra Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Triphasil-21

Levonorgestrel

1984

243

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Levonorgestrel, also known as Triphasil-21, is approved by the FDA for 7 uses including Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal and Menopause .

Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal

Used to treat Postmenopausal Osteoporosis in combination with Estradiol

Menopause

Used to treat severe Vasomotor Symptoms Associated With Menopause in combination with Estradiol

Postmenopausal Osteoporosis

Used to treat Postmenopausal Osteoporosis in combination with Estradiol

moderate Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms

Used to treat moderate Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms in combination with Estradiol

Has had at least 1 child

Emergency Contraception

Hot flashes

Used to treat Menopause in combination with Estradiol

Effectiveness

How Balcoltra Affects Patients

Levonorgestrel is a type of emergency contraceptive used to prevent pregnancy. It can be taken as a pill up to 72 hours after intercourse, and is 89% effective. When used in intrauterine or implantable devices, levonorgestrel is more than 99% effective in preventing pregnancy. In addition, it can also be used as part of hormone therapy to help prevent endometrial cancer.

How Balcoltra works in the body

Levonorgestrel works in different ways to prevent pregnancy. It stops the hypothalamus from releasing the hormones that trigger ovulation, which prevents the release of viable eggs from the ovaries. It also thickens cervical mucus, which makes it harder for sperm to get to the uterus and fertilize an egg. Finally, it changes the endometrium so that a fertilized egg is less likely to implant. When used together with estrogen, it reduces the possibility of endometrial cancer caused by unopposed estrogen.

When to interrupt dosage

The endorsed dosage of Balcoltra is contingent upon the diagnosed situation, including Endometrial Hyperplasia, Emergency Contraception and Hypermenorrhea. The measure of dosage likewise changes as per the technique of delivery noted in the table below.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal

, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 52.0 mg, 1.39 mg, 0.15 mg, 0.1 mg, 36.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg, 0.075 mg, 13.5 mg, 0.09 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 19.5 mg, 0.0015 mg/hour, 0.03 mg, 0.05 mg, 0.45 mg, 2.6 mg, 0.3 mg

Oral, Kit - Oral, , Kit, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Intrauterine device - Intrauterine, Intrauterine device, Intrauterine, Transdermal, Patch, Patch - Transdermal, Insert, extended release, Insert, extended release - Intrauterine, Implant, Implant - Subcutaneous, Subcutaneous, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated

Endometrial Hyperplasia

, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 52.0 mg, 1.39 mg, 0.15 mg, 0.1 mg, 36.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg, 0.075 mg, 13.5 mg, 0.09 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 19.5 mg, 0.0015 mg/hour, 0.03 mg, 0.05 mg, 0.45 mg, 2.6 mg, 0.3 mg

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Endometriosis

, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 52.0 mg, 1.39 mg, 0.15 mg, 0.1 mg, 36.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg, 0.075 mg, 13.5 mg, 0.09 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 19.5 mg, 0.0015 mg/hour, 0.03 mg, 0.05 mg, 0.45 mg, 2.6 mg, 0.3 mg

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Hot flashes

, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 52.0 mg, 1.39 mg, 0.15 mg, 0.1 mg, 36.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg, 0.075 mg, 13.5 mg, 0.09 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 19.5 mg, 0.0015 mg/hour, 0.03 mg, 0.05 mg, 0.45 mg, 2.6 mg, 0.3 mg

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Emergency Contraception

, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 52.0 mg, 1.39 mg, 0.15 mg, 0.1 mg, 36.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg, 0.075 mg, 13.5 mg, 0.09 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 19.5 mg, 0.0015 mg/hour, 0.03 mg, 0.05 mg, 0.45 mg, 2.6 mg, 0.3 mg

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Menopause

, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 52.0 mg, 1.39 mg, 0.15 mg, 0.1 mg, 36.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg, 0.075 mg, 13.5 mg, 0.09 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 19.5 mg, 0.0015 mg/hour, 0.03 mg, 0.05 mg, 0.45 mg, 2.6 mg, 0.3 mg

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Menorrhagia

, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 52.0 mg, 1.39 mg, 0.15 mg, 0.1 mg, 36.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg, 0.075 mg, 13.5 mg, 0.09 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 19.5 mg, 0.0015 mg/hour, 0.03 mg, 0.05 mg, 0.45 mg, 2.6 mg, 0.3 mg

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Has had at least 1 child

, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 52.0 mg, 1.39 mg, 0.15 mg, 0.1 mg, 36.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg, 0.075 mg, 13.5 mg, 0.09 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 19.5 mg, 0.0015 mg/hour, 0.03 mg, 0.05 mg, 0.45 mg, 2.6 mg, 0.3 mg

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moderate Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms

, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 52.0 mg, 1.39 mg, 0.15 mg, 0.1 mg, 36.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 0.125 mg, 0.075 mg, 13.5 mg, 0.09 mg, 1.5 mg/mg, 19.5 mg, 0.0015 mg/hour, 0.03 mg, 0.05 mg, 0.45 mg, 2.6 mg, 0.3 mg

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Warnings

Balcoltra Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions

Do Not Combine

Levonorgestrel may interact with Pulse Frequency

Abortion, Septic

Do Not Combine

undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding

Do Not Combine

Abortion, Spontaneous

Do Not Combine

HCG elevated

Do Not Combine

Pelvic Infection

Do Not Combine

Vaginitis

Do Not Combine

Acute Coryza

Do Not Combine

Breast Neoplasms

Do Not Combine

Uterine Cervicitis

Do Not Combine

Communicable Diseases

Do Not Combine

Gonorrhea

Do Not Combine

Breast Cancer

Do Not Combine

Intrauterine Devices

Do Not Combine

Liver Neoplasms

Do Not Combine

congenital or aquired uterine abnormality

Do Not Combine

Chlamydia Infections

Do Not Combine

Hypersensitivity

Do Not Combine

Emergency Contraception

Do Not Combine

Endocarditis, Bacterial

Do Not Combine

Vaginosis, Bacterial

Do Not Combine

suspected pregnancy

Do Not Combine

Uterine Cervicitis

Do Not Combine

Uterine Neoplasms

Do Not Combine

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Do Not Combine

Breast Neoplasms

Do Not Combine

Uterine Cervical Neoplasms

Do Not Combine

Fibroid Tumor

Do Not Combine

Endometritis

Do Not Combine

chlamydial cervical infection

Do Not Combine

PAP Test Abnormalities

Do Not Combine

Liver Failure, Acute

Do Not Combine

Uterine anomaly distorting uterine cavity

Do Not Combine

Breast Cancer

Do Not Combine

Cervical Dysplasia

Do Not Combine

Thromboembolism

Do Not Combine

Bacterial Vaginosis

Do Not Combine

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Do Not Combine

Breast

Do Not Combine

Vaginal Bleeding

Do Not Combine

Bacterial Vaginosis

Do Not Combine

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Do Not Combine

Gonorrhea

Do Not Combine

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Balcoltra.

Common Balcoltra Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Astemizole

Major

The metabolism of Astemizole can be decreased when combined with Levonorgestrel.

Axitinib

Major

The metabolism of Axitinib can be decreased when combined with Levonorgestrel.

Cabazitaxel

Major

The metabolism of Cabazitaxel can be decreased when combined with Levonorgestrel.

Copanlisib

Major

The metabolism of Copanlisib can be decreased when combined with Levonorgestrel.

Crizotinib

Major

The metabolism of Crizotinib can be decreased when combined with Levonorgestrel.

Balcoltra Toxicity & Overdose Risk

The lowest toxic dose of levonorgestrel in rats has been found to be greater than 5000 mg/kg. Symptoms of a levonorgestrel overdose include nausea and bleeding, and should be treated with symptomatic care. In the case of an overdose, contact your local poison control center as there is no specific antidote.

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Balcoltra Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Balcoltra?

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Endometriosis

26 Actively Recruiting

Early Phase 1, Phase 3, Phase 4, Not Applicable, Phase 2

Hot flashes

20 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 4, Early Phase 1, Phase 3, Phase 1

Menorrhagia

5 Actively Recruiting

Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable

Has had at least 1 child

0 Actively Recruiting

Endometrial Hyperplasia

4 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3

moderate Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms

0 Actively Recruiting

Menopause

0 Actively Recruiting

Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal

0 Actively Recruiting

Emergency Contraception

1 Actively Recruiting

Phase 4

Balcoltra Reviews: What are patients saying about Balcoltra?

3.7

Patient Review

5/8/2021

Balcoltra for Birth Control

I was on Balcoltra for a while, but I didn't find that it did much to help with my spotting issue. It also was insanely expensive; however, there is a coupon on the Balcoltra website which lowers the cost to $21 per pack.

3.3

Patient Review

8/27/2022

Balcoltra for Birth Control

For the first three months, this pill shortened my periods. However, during that time I also experienced constant breakouts and acne flare-ups.

2.7

Patient Review

10/12/2021

Balcoltra for Abnormally Long or Heavy Periods

Balcoltra birth control pills. I bled for 18 days straight, was bloated and cramping the entire time I took this medicine, got migraines, and my nipples were very sore.
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Patient Q&A Section about balcoltra

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What kind of birth control is Balcoltra?

"Thispill prevents pregnancy by using 2 hormones, levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol. There is a small amount of iron in each of the 7 inactive tablets taken during the fourth week. These inactive pills do not contain any hormones."

Answered by AI

Does Balcoltra stop periods?

"If you takeBalcoltra, you may miss a period or have irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting, especially during the first few months. This is usually not serious. If the bleeding or spotting continues, especially after you have had regular menstrual cycles, you should call your doctor."

Answered by AI

Does Balcoltra make u gain weight?

"Some common side effects of taking Balcoltra may include acne, facial skin darkening, weight gain, or difficulties with contact lenses."

Answered by AI

Is Balcoltra birth control good?

"I have been taking Balcoltra for around a year as a form of birth control and it has been working very well for me. I had previously been taking Sprintec but it made me very depressed and moody. Balcoltra has helped clear up my acne and I only have a very short and light period now."

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Clinical Trials for Balcoltra

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Podcast for Pelvic Pain

18+
Female
Nashville, TN

The purpose of this research study is to study the impact of an educational podcast on pelvic pain. If you decide to take part in this research, you may receive the standard treatment for pelvic pain, or you may receive the standard treatment plus access to an educational podcast series. You will be randomly assigned to receive access to the podcast or to receive standard care. If you are assigned to receive access to the podcast, participating in this research will involve listening to a podcast series. All participants will complete three ten-minute online surveys over the course of 6 months. Reasons you may choose to participate in this research are if you want to learn more about pelvic pain and possible benefits of listening to the podcast, such as improved quality of life, reduced stigma, or increased satisfaction with your medical care.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

Vanderbilt Center for Women's Health

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Progestins for Endometrial Cancer

18+
Female
Iowa City, IA

This phase II trial tests compares the effect of progestins, megestrol acetate to micronized progesterone, in treating patients with endometrial cancer and precancers of the uterus (atypical endometrial hyperplasia) before surgery. Progestins, similar to the natural hormone progesterone, are approved drugs used in birth control and hormone replacement pills, and some can treat uterine endometrial cancers. In the initial comparison of this rotating umbrella trial, megestrol acetate, a progestin, will be compared to micronized progesterone, a form of natural progesterone that is a hormone produced by body normally. Hormone therapy using megestrol acetate and micronized progesterone may be effective in treating patients with endometrial cancer or atypical endometrial hyperplasia before surgery, and understanding the tissue effects of each agent on the malignant endometrium will uncover novel mechanistic and biomarker data to understand how best to advanced hormone therapy for endometrial cancer.

Phase 2
Waitlist Available

University of Iowa/Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center (+3 Sites)

Carolyn Y Muller

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EBQI Strategies for Women's Health

Any Age
All Sexes
West Los Angeles, CA

Women Veterans are the fastest growing segment of VA users, with most users in midlife. This dramatic growth has created challenges for VA to ensure that appropriate services are available to meet women Veterans' needs, and that they will want and be able to use those services. Furthermore, few VA improvement efforts have focused on women Veterans' health and health care in midlife. The EMPOWER QUERI 3.0 Program is a cluster randomized type 3 hybrid implementation-effectiveness trial testing two strategies designed to support implementation and sustainment of evidence-based practices for women Veterans in at least 18 VA facilities from 4 regions.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, West Los Angeles, CA

Erin P Finley, PhD MPH

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Neurostimulation for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

14 - 45
Female
Boston, MA

The LUNA study is a prospective, randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled, decentralized clinical trial in participants with heavy menstrual bleeding of no known structural cause. The study includes two age-based cohorts: adolescents aged 14-21 and adults aged 22-45. Participants in both cohorts will be randomized to receive transcutaneous auricular neurostimulation (tAN), which targets the auricular branch of the vagus nerve (ABVN) and the auriculotemporal nerve (ATN), or sham stimulation. Participants will be enrolled into the study over the course of five consecutive menstrual cycles. All study activities will occur remotely and in addition to participants' typical treatment for HMB (as allowed by the eligibility criteria). During the first two consecutive menstrual cycles (M1 - M2, "Baseline Phase"), no tAN treatment will be delivered. Participants will estimate blood loss using the Pictorial Bleeding Assessment Chart (PBAC), and menstrual cramp pain will be assessed with a Numerical Rating Scale (NRS), daily throughout the duration of the menstruation phase of their two baseline menstrual cycles. Menstrual symptoms will be assessed using the Cox Menstrual Symptom Scale (CMSS) and a general quality of life assessment will be conducted on the final day of menstruation using the RAND Short-Form 36 (RAND-36). Menstrual-related quality of life assessments will also be conducted on the final day of each menstruation using the Menstrual Bleeding Questionnaire (MBQ) in the adult cohort, and the adolescent version (aMBQ) in the adolescent cohort. During the following three consecutive menstruations (M3 - M5, "Treatment Phase"), participants will self-administer one 2-hour sham or active tAN session daily, beginning Day 1 of menstruation through the final day of menstruation in each menstrual cycle. Blood loss (via the PBAC) and menstrual cramp pain (via the NRS) will be assessed daily throughout the duration of each menstruation. Quality of life will be assessed with the CMSS, RAND-36, and the MBQ (adults) or aMBQ (adolescents) on the final day of each menstruation. A device usability survey will be completed at the end of M3 and M5. Participants will exit the study after the final day of M5.

Recruiting
Online Trial

Lindus Health - DECENTRALIZED STUDY

Navid Khodaparast, PhD

Spark Biomedical, Inc.

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Moderate Aerobic Exercise for Menstrual Symptoms

18 - 40
Female
Colorado Springs, CO

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the impact of moderate aerobic exercise on menstrual symptom management in sedentary women both using and not using hormonal contraceptives. The main questions it aims to answer are: Is there a reduction in physical and/or psychological menstrual cycle related symptom burden with participation in moderate aerobic exercise for sedentary women using and not using hormonal contraceptives? Is there a difference in physical and/or psychological menstrual cycle related symptom burden between hormonal contraceptive and non-hormonal contraceptive users? Is a moderate aerobic exercise intervention more effective in reducing physical and/or psychological menstrual related symptom burden for sedentary women using or not using hormonal contraceptives? Participants will: * Have their body composition assessed using dual energy X-ray absorptiometry pre and post exercise intervention. * Complete a Menstrual Symptom Index (MSi) to report daily menstrual cycle related symptom burden in addition to the Premenstrual Symptom Screening Tool (PSST) and Heavy Menstrual Bleeding (HMB) questionnaire monthly. * Utilize an at-home monitor to test urinary luteinizing hormone, estrone-3-glucuronide, and pregnanediol glucuronide approximately 10 times per month and report menstrual cycle length. * Record physical activity habits by continuously wearing a wrist-based accelerometer and chest-strap heart rate monitor during planned aerobic exercise sessions and complete the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) monthly. * Maintain their usual sedentary activity habits for one menstrual cycle followed by completion of an exercise intervention designed to progress individuals to meet minimum recommended aerobic physical activity guidelines of 150 minutes per week set by the American College of Sports Medicine for two menstrual cycles.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

William J. Hybl Sports Medicine and Performance Center

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