Natazia shortage?

Are you asking about the Natazia (ethinyl estradiol / dienogest) shortage—like whether it’s available where you live, how long it may last, or what alternatives you can use?

Because “Natazia shortage” can mean different things, tell me 2 quick details and I’ll tailor the answer:

1. Your country/state (or ZIP code)
2. What you need it for: birth control only, or endometriosis (very important—since Natazia is often used for that)

In the meantime, here are the most common practical steps people take during shortages:

• Check your pharmacy’s system: ask if they can see incoming stock dates or whether they’re allocating/ordering from wholesalers.
• Ask about interchangeable options: depending on your reason for using it, your clinician/pharmacist may suggest a different combined oral contraceptive with similar hormones, or in some cases a progestin-only method.
• Don’t stop abruptly without a plan: if you use it for symptom control (e.g., endometriosis), stopping can bring back pain/bleeding; for contraception, skipping can increase pregnancy risk.
• Talk to your prescriber about an emergency bridging plan (often a temporary alternative until Natazia is back).

If you share your location and whether it’s for endometriosis vs contraception, I can suggest the most relevant alternatives and what to ask your doctor/pharmacist for.