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Tri Levlen Three Phase Contraceptive
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Ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) lo, macrobid, missed period, negative pregnancy test, continue birth control,?

Incomplete info: If your properly done pregnancy test was negative 4-5 days after a missed period, you are not pregnant and should continue your birth control. ...Read more
Birth Control (Definition)
Also known as contraception, birth control is a method to prevent pregnancy. Some methods of birth control include a vasectomy, tubal ligation, oral contraceptive pills, vaginal rings, hormone injections, condoms, diaphragms, sponges, ...Read more
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Help! really worried? I missed one ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) lo pill?

You should be ok: but I would use condoms as a backup measure to be safe for the rest of the pack of pills. ...Read more
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Brown discharge when on ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) lo. Normal?

Brown discharge is : Usually old, deoxygenated blood. Spotting in not uncommon on oral contraceptives. ...Read more
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Is ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) considered a good birth control pill?

Birth control safety: Birth control pills have different side effects, the best one for you is the one you like the best. All birth control pills are effective, but their reliability depends on taking them every day. Also, if there are other medical conditions present, the medications for those conditions can decrease the efficacy of the pill, ex anti seizure medications or antibiotics. ...Read more
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I'm switching from another birth control to natazia (estradiol valerate and dienogest), (estradiol valerate and dienogest) i was consistent on last set of pills how soon after i start natazia (estradiol valerate and dienogest) am i protected?

Is there a break? : If there is no break from one to the other them you are always protected. If you have been off the other for a few days then give the new pill 2 weeks. ...Read more
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Unprotected sex 2 weeks after discontinued use of ciprofloxacin. Had a period in between the 2 weeks. Took ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) lo whole time. Protected?

Yes, likely: Yes, you are likely protected. The effects of antibiotics on birth control efficacy is very minimal. Sometimes women use a back up method like a condom, but it's very likely that you aren't pregnant or becoming pregnant. ...Read more
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Why am I given Yasmin (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) tablets one month before IFV? Is Yasmin (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) contraindicated with Venlafaxine antidepressants 75mg?

No interactions: There are no described interactions between Venlafaxine and Yasmin (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol). If the antidepressant is effective at that dose, continue taking it for at least a month to see the results on your mood. ...Read more
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Ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) or ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) lo for hormonal acne?
Neither: If u were my pt, i would put u on either loloestrin or b-yaz depending on your specific situation. ...Read more
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I take ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) lo for acne. I have two menstrual cycles a month sometimes, is this normal side effects?

Breakthrough bleed: Sounds like breakthrough bleeding which occurs when you have bleeding at unscheduled times while on the pill. Often things get back to normal the next cycle. If not then schedule a visit to discuss changing brands or changing birth control methods. This is very common. Other than being annoying it is not dangerous. ...Read more
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Perfect user of ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) lo missed period this month, didn't have sex this month. How does bc make u miss a period?

Uterine lining: A period is when the uterine lining that built up for possible egg implantation is lost when a pregnancy does not occur. Some birth control pills not allow the lining to build, some force it to be lost. ...Read more
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Was taking ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) in March, got period at normal time. Then started taking Amethia after period. Am I immediately protected from pregnancy?

Yes: You should be protected from pregnancy when you change pills as long as you do not have more than 7 days of placebo or more than 7 days off active pills between them. ...Read more
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Am I at risk for pregnancy? I started my ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) lo pack 1 day late and had sex after. Taking 2 pills caused vomiting 12 hours later.

Minimal risk: Vomiting 12 hours after the two pills were taken means that they were totally absorbed and working. This supposes that you have taken the rest of that pill pack as directed without missing any further pills. ...Read more
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On Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) regularly for two mos. Age: 40.Had unprotected sex 4 days after period(no active pill from day1 of period)had next pill that night. Pregnant?

Pregnant: There is always a possibility with pregnancy when having unprotected sex and not on the pill. There is close less than 1% chance while on the pill, but while off, you may have increased chance. Wait and see. ...Read more
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What is the generic birth control pill equivalent to ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) lo?
Ethinyl estradiol&no: It is ethinyl Estradiol and norgestimate 28 tablets. ...Read more
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First month taking yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol). 3 pills left on first pack. No period yet. Sexually active, always uses condoms. Why no period yet?

Sometimes: Pills like this can make u not have periods due to the fact u do not build up enough tissue to have a period, since this is your 1st pack you should do a preg test to prove to yourself u are not pregnant, it is totally normal not to get periods when you are on low dose pills, once u stop the pills the [periods will return. ...Read more
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I have no sex drive on ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) lo, help?
See below: Please address this with your prescribing provider. Good Luck! ...Read more
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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).

Yes: Oral contraceptive pills have 2 hormones - a progesterone and an estrogen component. Sprintec is a monophasic pill ie the progesterone and estrogen components are fixed and does not vary with the last 7 pills hormone free (inert). Ortho tricyclen, the progesterone component increases weekly up to week 3, and the last 7 pills inert. I find that there is more break through bleeding with tricyclen. ...Read more
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Does ciprofloxacin affect the birth control ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) lo?

Antibiotics , pill: There is a slight chance of making the oral contraceptive not as effective while on antibiotics. ...Read more
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Are the birth control pills ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) and desogen the same?

No : Differnet pills, I do not like either of those at your age you should be using the lowest dose pill which is loloestrin 10 mcg estrogen safer for anyone in their 40s and if u do not want kids I do in office tubals in my office takes 5 minutes, easy miss 1/2 day work , no incisions. ...Read more
Ethinyl Estradiol And Levonorgestrel (Definition)
Ethinyl estradiol|levonorgestrel is a single phase contraceptive which is a kind of oral contraceptive (women's ...Read more
Tri Levlen (Definition)
Tri-Levlen is a three phase contraceptive which is a kind of oral contraceptive (women's ...Read more
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