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Ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate
Ethinyl estradiol|norgestimate is a single phase contraceptive which is a kind of oral contraceptive (women's health and pregnancy drug).
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A 45-year old female asked:
Does being on orthocyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) increase my prolactin and cortisol? Can those elevated levels go back to normal all on thier own, with no meds?
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A member asked:
Switched from loestrin 2 orthocyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate).Started ortho same day i'd have started next pack of loestrin.How many days should additional protection be used?
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A 45-year old female asked:
My prolactin is 57.2 the only thing i take is orthocyclen, (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) could it be the cause of the elevated prolactin? I also get very stressed before blood test
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A female asked:
I use ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) lo right now but its getting too high and I heard bad reviews about the generic I wanted to know whats a good alternative ?
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A 19-year old female asked:
I've been taking ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) lo for 4-5mos and i ran out yesterday and realized i didn't have any left 2day, what shld I do when i get them 2morrow?
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A 33-year old asked:
Does ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) make you break out on your face?
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A 33-year old female asked:
Can methylpred 4mg pack be taken with ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) lo?
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A 40-year old asked:
Help! really worried? I missed one ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) lo pill?
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A 19-year old female asked:
Is ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) a combination pill or mini pill? Idk how to tell
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A 18-year old female asked:
Do name brand and generic birth control pills protect that same if they both contain ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate?
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A 45-year old female asked:
Taking ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) for perimenopause, its helping some symptoms but not all. Dont want to switch pills. What other option do I have?
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A 32-year old female asked:
About two weeks ago i started my period. Concurrently, started monthly orthocyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) rx. I missed day three. Still menstruating. Causes? What to do?
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A 46-year old asked:
Is there an alternative to ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) that wont enhance depression?
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A 45-year old female asked:
Went on ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) to stop perimenopause symptoms. Two months in and im still having them. Is there still hope in time? How much more time?
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A 28-year old female asked:
Is spotting a side effect of the pill ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) lo? I didn't see it when i researched it.
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A 27-year old female asked:
What does it mean when the patient monograph for ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) lo says it may make it difficult to wear contact lenses?
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A 45-year old female asked:
What is the outcome of taking progesterone along side ortho tri cyclen? Will it curb the side effects of the ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate)?
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A 45-year old female asked:
45 yr old female began ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) for perimenopause, ex- periencing hypothyroid symptoms, will ortho cause symptoms to worsen or improve?
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A 41-year old asked:
I have no sex drive on ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) lo, help?
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A 49-year old asked:
How long does it take before ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) works for acne?
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A 21-year old asked:
Can ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) Lo cause tingling and itching all over my body?
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A 33-year old female asked:
How can i stop my period since it started about 2 days ago im currently on ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) lo?
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A 47-year old asked:
I've been on ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) lo for 3mo now and this month i still haven't gotten my period. Help?
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A 26-year old female asked:
Which birth control is low cost without insurance? health dept wont give me a choice, ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) is too strong
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A 45-year old female asked:
Trouble sleeping, night sweats are my two biggest complaints. On 2nd month of orthocyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate). Elevated prolactin (57). Is elevated prolactin cause?
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A 20-year old asked:
Given ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) lo & provera for regulating period. Start ortho sun for 24 days & provera thurs 1x daily for 10. Is it ok to take it w/ortho?
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A 19-year old female asked:
I have been takn ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) lo for 4.5mos. I have had severe hair breakage/clumps for 3ish months. Is there any connection? Can it weaken hair?
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A 45-year old female asked:
Is it normal for ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) to cause insomnia? I feel mine is worsened since i began it. I take no supplements or other meds. What can I do?
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A 22-year old female asked:
Can ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) lo cause mood swings? I've been on it for 2 months now and my moods change at the drop of a hat now. I've never been like this b4.
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A 19-year old female asked:
Is there a difference between Ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) and sprintec? My new doctor switch me from sprintec to ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate).
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