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Ortho Tri-Cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) is a combination of female hormones that has the ability to prevent ovulation from occurring. It also changes the uterine lining and cervical mucus making it difficult for fertilized egg from attaching itself to uterus wall.
Ortho Tri-Cyclen is a contraceptive pill that is known to have the ability to treat severe acne problems.

Do Not Use Ortho Tri-Cyclen If…
This birth control pill is not for pregnant women or those who suspect they’re pregnant. It is also not suitable for female who has just gave birth recently.
People who experienced blood clots and has heart problems are advised against using this pill as it might risk their health condition.
People who are over 35 years old and smoking shouldn’t take this medication.

How To Use It?
Make sure you take the pills according to prescribed dosage that your doctor gave. Only take one pill on daily basis. It has 28 pills and there are 7 reminder pills on it to remind you of your schedule.

Known Side Effects After Using Ortho Tri-Cyclen
There are cases where the users are experiencing numbness and weakness at one side of their body.
The users might show symptoms of depression such as sleep problems, mood changes and weakness.
Ortho Tri-Cyclen will not protect you against HIV, Aids and STD, so make sure you wear protection such as condoms and spermicides when required.

Serious Side Effects That Must Be Taken Care Of
There are rare cases where the users experiencing severe allergic reactions, sudden severe headache and recurring vaginal bleeding. It is advisable that you take an immediate action to see your doctor right away and check if you should continue to use it or change to a different birth control pill.

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What Is Mircette?

Mircette (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel) is a birth control pill that contains female hormones that can prevent ovulation and in the same time changes your uterine lining and cervical mucus as a way to make it difficult for egg to attach to the uterus.

Do Not Use Mircette If…

• You happen to be pregnant or suspect that you are pregnant
• Has hormone related cancer such as breast and uterine cancer
• Has problem with your liver – it could be liver cancer or disease.
• Experience serious migraine and headaches
• People with obesity problem are usually advised against using Mircette
• You are older than 35 years old.

Only use Mircette according to the dosage prescribed by your doctor. It comes in a 28-day pack and has seven reminder pills to keep you on regular cycle. Make sure you start a new pack when you run out of pills completely.

Stop Using Mircette If…
• You experience serious migraine and headache
• Noticed a breast lump developing
• Experience problem with your contact lenses
There are drugs that are known to affect the effectiveness of Mircette, such as:
• Acetaminophen
• Antibiotic
• St. John’s wort
• IV medicines such as amprenavir

You might experience breakthrough bleeding, especially during your first 3 months of using it.
You will need to check with your doctor to see if the medicine or health supplements that you’re taking is not going to interact with Mircette and reduce its effectiveness to help you prevent pregnancy. Never use any other health supplements without checking it with your doctor first.

Like other birth control pills, it will not protect you against HIV, Aids and STD, so make sure you wear protection such as condoms and spermicides when necessary.

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What is Ovral?

Ovral (ethinyl estradiol/norgestrel) is a combination of female hormones that helps to prevent ovulation. It also causes the cervical lining to change and make it harder for the egg to attach itself to the uterus.

Do Not Use Ovral If…
• Pregnant women or those who suspect they’re pregnant shouldn’t take Ovral as it might pose danger to her and the baby.
• You happen to experience blood clot before this
• Smoker and anyone above 35 years old is advised against using Ovral.
• If you happen to have hormone related cancer like breast and uterine cancer.
• The hormones contained in the birth control pill can go through breast milk and affect your baby if you happen to breastfeed him.

There are also herbs and vitamins that will reduce the effectiveness of Ovral, so it is advisable that you consult your doctor first before you use it with other health supplements.
Always use it according to the prescription given by your doctor, do not use it more or less than the dosage prescribe as it might affect its effectiveness to help you prevent pregnancy.
Take it during the time mentioned during your visit to the doctor because failure to do so will increase the likelihood of you getting pregnant.
Ovral is not suitable for smoker. So you should not take it or avoid smoking if you’re planning to use it.
Known side effects includes:
Chest pain, numbness, breast lump, increased hair growth, vaginal itching and discharge.
Seek emergency help from your doctor if any of the condition above happens to you.
Ovral help you to prevent pregnancy but it will not protect you against STD, HIV and Aids, so make sure you use condoms and spermicides whenever necessary.

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What Is Levlen?

Levlen (Levonorgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol) is a birth control pill take function by preventing ovulation as it alters the cervical mucus and change the uterus lining.

Do Not Use Levlen If…
• Levlen is not for you if you are pregnant or suspect that you’re probably pregnant.
• Only use it 4 weeks after you gave birth
• You happen to experience blood clot before this
• Anyone older than 35 years old is advised against using Levlen

There are medicines and health supplements that are known to interact with Levlen, such as:
Aprepitant, azole antifungals, HIV protease inhibitors and penicillins will reduce its effectiveness and increase your chance of getting pregnant.

Always check with your doctor before you start using Levlen because they will be able to provide you with professional advice whether or not this birth control pill is suitable for you.

Known Side Effects After Using Levlen:
• You might experience dizziness. So do not drive on a long distance if you’re planning to consume this birth control pill.
• You might notice a dark skin patches on your face after using Levlen. Avoid excessive exposure to the sun and it is advisable that you use sunscreen to protect your skin.
• You might also develop acne, changes in appetite and breast tenderness after using Levlen.
• Other side effect includes stomach cramps, nausea, bloating, vomiting and hair loss.

Levlen is not supposed to be shared with others, so avoid sharing it with your friends or other family members.
There is very low chance of getting pregnant while you’re on Levlen, but make sure you wear protection such as condoms and spermicides when necessary as it will not protect you against HIV and AIDS.

Keep it away from children and pet for safety precaution purposes.

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