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Doctor insights on: Ortho Novum 1 50

Good: Congratulations, blood work looks good and satisfactory.. ...Read more

At least a month: You should never rely on birth control pills to work the first month on them. Use other forms of birth control during the first month. ...Read more

Inhibits ovulation : All oral contraceptive pills that contain estrogen and progestin work primarily by inhibiting the passage of an egg (ovulation). The progestin component can also thicken the cervical mucus to prevent sperm transport. ...Read more

Yes: There are some pills available now that you can take for up to one year without a period. However, i suggest you take a breakonce very 3-6 months and have a period. ...Read more

Birth control effect: Side effects are same as most all ocp's in risk of increase bp, stroke, clots irregular bleeding....As well as others. ...Read more

Birth control effect: Side effects are same as most all ocp's in risk of increase bp, stroke, clots irregular bleeding....As well as others. ...Read more

At least a month: You should never rely on birth control pills to work the first month on them. Use other forms of birth control during the first month. ...Read more

See your doctor: You'll have to be evaluated in person by your doctor. ...Read more

Restart: If you are sure you aren't pregnant, then simply restart a new pack. ...Read more

Contraception Use: Ortho-novum is a birth control pill. It contains Norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol, two hormones used to prevent pregnancy when taken as directed. It is not meant to treat or prevent any sexually transmitted diseases or infections. ...Read more

Contraception: Contraception.

It's fine: This pill has been around for quite a while. I'm sure that it certainly safe and effective. There are pills that were introduced since then that are lower doses and have similar effectiveness and may be better tolerated. But if happy you don't need to change. ...Read more

Orthonovum777: This is same like with any other birth control pill some are very happy and have no complaints and others have symptoms from minor like headache to insomnia.Anxiety, difficulty concentrating, mood swings, dizzy spells. So if you have side effects discuss with your doctor. ...Read more

This is not true: The modern low dose birth control pill (ortho novum is one brand amont many) has no measureable direct effect on weight, as demonstrated by many studies. Indirect effects like a slightly enhanced appetite and depression could be an issue, but there are a great number of options and alternatives to choose from. There is no one best choice. ...Read more

Please ask your gyn: I have not prescibed that pill for years and if you are taking it and are 47yrs old that is way too much hormone for u to be on, at 47 you may not even be ovulating, so may not even need birth control and if u are taking it for other reasons u should be on the lowest dose pill which is loloestrin, only 10 mcg estrogen or u should get an in office essure tubal easy takes 5 min, no cutting. ...Read more

Depends on start: Combination pills you may start the combination pill at any time. If you start within five days after the start of your period, you are protected against pregnancy right away. You will not need to use a backup method of birth control. You should also employ safe sex practices (use condoms). ...Read more

Sure: It's as good as any other - no better no worse. ...Read more

Inhibits ovulation : All oral contraceptive pills that contain estrogen and progestin work primarily by inhibiting the passage of an egg (ovulation). The progestin component can also thicken the cervical mucus to prevent sperm transport. ...Read more