A 32-year-old member asked:
Nordette (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) and microgynon 30 are same?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Michael Flaxanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 48 years experience
Yes: Nordette (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) was the original pill and microgynon is the generic...They both have an estrogen, ethinyl estradiol, and a progestin, levnorgestral.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
I'm taking this Nordette (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) tabs 30 for trying to conceive but what are they used for?how will they help in trying to conceive?
Dr. Steven Weissberganswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 57 years experience
Uncertain: Nordette (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) is a birth control pill so you won't get pregnant. Ask your doctor why he gave it to you.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
How safe is nordette (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel)?
Dr. Steven Weissberganswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 57 years experience
Safe: As safe as any other birth control pill if you pay attention to the risks.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Can a woman overdose on nordette (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel)?
Dr. Nela Corderoanswered
Pediatrics 56 years experience
BCP NORDETTE (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel): Usually no. It contains a small amount of hormone that can make you gain weight if more tablets are taken.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Does nordette (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) have different levels of hormones in each of the active pills?
Dr. James Mirabileanswered
Gynecology 35 years experience
Birth control: Nordette (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) is a monophasic birth control pill having the same hormonal dosage throughout the cycle other than the... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Must I drink nordette (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) same time and if I miss it and after three hours can I still take it?
Dr. Alvin Linanswered
Geriatrics 32 years experience
Timing birth control: Birth control pills should ideally be taken at the same time every day. Combination pills consisting of both an estrogen & progestin allow for som... Read More
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