Question 1

which has least side effect? oral contraceptives or patch?

Accepted Answer

Same : These are very similar products and they both contain hormones. The side effects are very similar.

Question 2

what effect will oral contraceptive necon 1/35 have on acne?

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Helpful: Most oral contraceptives will have a beneficial effect on acne, especially after the first couple of cycles.

Question 3

what medicines reduce effect of oral contraceptives?

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Many: Several antibiotics and even some cold medicatins can potentially do this. Best advice...Use condoms too when on other medications, especially prescriptions usless your gyn evaluates them and gives the ok to use pills alone.

Question 4

what is the effect on oral contraceptives when taking levofloxacin?

Accepted Answer

May decrease effect: Any medication while taking the birh control pill may decrease the effectiveness in prevening pregnany so back up contraception is advised.

Question 5

is there a oral contraceptive substitute?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you need  birth control but prefer to avoid a daily pill, a nuvaring, iud, Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot, nexplanon, essure are all good options.

Question 6

most popular brand of oral contraceptive?

Accepted Answer

Generics: have mostly taken over the market, on a cost basis. estrogen/progestin, combined pills are  the most popular.

Question 7

what oral contraceptive requires 2 pills per day?

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Don't know any: Not sure of any "daily use" pills that use a 2 pill a day dosing, although it might be recommended by a doctor for a specific reason in a special case.

Question 8

does oral contraceptive pills makes you gain weight?

Accepted Answer

Yes and sure...: It is one of the side benefit.....a girl becomes a woman on pills ( changes weight and so many other things )

Question 9

hi do men take oral contraceptive pills aswell thank you?

Accepted Answer

Transgendered: There is nothing in your file to indicate why a man would want to take oral contraceptives. Are you asking because you are transgendered and want to change genders? If you are not asking because you want to become a female then the answer is no. There is no reason to take estrogen and progresterones if you are a man. Birth control pills would not be used in a man.

Question 10

can oral contraceptive not be taken for more than three months?

Accepted Answer

Confusing question: You can stop oral contraceptives as you wish. However, if you want to avoid pregnancy, abstain or practice another form of birth control. If you chose to restart the pill, seek the guidance of your doc when you do.

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