Columbus, OH
A 22-year-old female asked:
Is ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) considered a good birth control pill?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Mirela Cernaianuanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience
Birth control safety: Birth control pills have different side effects, the best one for you is the one you like the best.
All birth control pills are effective, but their reliability depends on taking them every day. Also, if there are other medical conditions present, the medications for those conditions can decrease the efficacy of the pill, ex anti seizure medications or antibiotics.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
What is the generic birth control pill equivalent to ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) lo?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Yash Khannaanswered
Family Medicine 59 years experience
Ethinyl estradiol&no: It is ethinyl Estradiol and norgestimate 28 tablets.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
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