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A member asked:

On trinessa, (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) wondering how effective it is at preventing pregnancy? do you ovulate while taking the pill? i never miss pills and always take at 10:30.

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No ovulation: Birth control pills work by preventing ovulation. They are very effective when taken once per day.

Dr Khanna agreed

Answered 1/6/2016

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