The estrogen derivative which is used in combination with progesterone derivative is __________.

Novestrol

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Dysidazirine

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Chloramphenicol

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Amoxycillin

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Solution

The correct option is A Novestrol
Ethinylestradiol (Novestrol) is an estrogen medication which is used widely in birth control pills in combination with progestins. It is also occasionally used as a component of menopausal hormone therapy for the treatment of menopausal symptoms in combination with progestins.

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