Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Switched from loestrin 2 orthocyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate).started ortho same day i'd have started next pack of loestrin.how many days should additional protection be used?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
First month: Although the risk is low, using a secondary method of birth control for the first month is safest to prevent a pill failure.
Answered 9/28/2019
6.1k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have been taking ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) for a few years. Is it okay to skip the week 4 on my current pack to not have a period on vacation next week?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Is it okay to stop loestrin 24 in the middle of the pack and then switch to estrostep (ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone) fe because period is long?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is it safe to switch from one birth control (lo loestrin fe) to beyaz, (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol and levomefolate) then back to lo lo? I'd start my new pack tomorrow.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Taking ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) for perimenopause, its helping some symptoms but not all. Dont want to switch pills. What other option do I have?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Experiencing headaches ( not migranes) for the past 4 months on ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) and now on ortho cyclen, and insomnia, too high estrogen?
Help please? What is the difference between ortho cyclen and ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) birth control pills?
I missed the first six days of ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) birth control pills. (First six in the pack) how long do I need to use a back up method?
Can methylpred 4mg pack be taken with ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) lo?
What do you recommend if i take ortho tri cyclen, (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) can I skip my period and start a new pack?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
