A female asked:
Should i take ortho micronor? i have endometriosis and became pregnant with my daughter in november of 2010; she is now 6 months old and i am exclusively breastfeeding. i have ortho micronor and i have a few questions: will this birth control method relie
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Dr. Mary Engravanswered
Emergency Medicine 33 years experience
The : The safety is listed as "safety conditional", because there are no large studies that demonstrate its safety. The safest thing would be to use condoms until you are no longer breastfeeding.
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Dr. Michael Sworanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
Good option: Progesterone only pills like micronor (norethindrone) re safe and effective for birth control in most nursing mothers. The constant steady low dose hormone is a deterrent to endometriosis too.
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I am on Nora- b progesterone only birth control, and he came inside during intercourse, also have endometriosis, period is 5 days late, pregnant?
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A 18-year-old female asked:
I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend and he ejaculated in me. I am on the birth control ortho micronor (norethindrone). My period is 3 days late. Could i be prego?
Dr. Tarek Hamidanswered
Dentistry 11 years experience
Possible: It could be normal but to make sure self test.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Is my birth control ortho micronor (norethindrone) still in effect if my boyfriend ejaculates in me? My period is 3 days late. I have premenstrual symptoms, no period
Dr. Cathleen Londonanswered
Family Medicine 28 years experience
Yes: If you have not missed a pill then your birth control should still be in effect. Birth control is not 100% though so i would take a test. If the test ... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Can ortho micronor (norethindrone) birth control wipe out your libido?
Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Sometimes: Micronor (norethindrone) is a very low dose contraceptive and has been known to decrease libido. Unlike alcohol abuse which "increases the desire but ... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Ortho micronor (norethindrone) birth control and absolutely no libido. Is it me or wat?
Dr. David Kurssanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
It's possible: Occasionally i will hear from a pt. Who strongly feels that her reduced libido is related to her birth control pill or her iud, libido is influenced ... Read More
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