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A member asked:

Is ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) a combination pill or mini pill? idk how to tell

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Dr. Bryan Treacy answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Combination: A combination birth control pill contains an estrogen and a progestin. The mini pill contains only a progestin without any estrogen. Ortho Tricyceln contains both hormones and is therefore a combination birth control pill.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 1/22/2018

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