‘Birth Control’ Category

Yasmin

Preventing pregnancy. It is also used to treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) or certain types of acne in women who are using Yasmin for birth control. Yasmin is a progesterone and estrogen combination birth control pill. It works by preventing ovulation, thickening the mucus in the cervix, and changing the lining of the uterus. It does not protect against HIV infection (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

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Triphasil

Triphasil is an oral contraceptive used to prevent pregnancy, also to regulate your menstrual cycle. This medication also causes changes in your cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus. By using of this medication you or your partner are not protected against sexually transmitted diseases like HIV, gonorrhea etc. Some brands of birth control pills can be used for treating acne or as a pill for emergency contraception (”morning after”). Please consult your doctor or pharmacist.

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Ortho TriCyclen Lo

Ortho Tri-Cyclen contains a combination of female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). This medication also causes changes in your cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus.Ortho Tri-Cyclen is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy. It is also used to treat severe acne.

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Ortho Tri-Cyclen

Ortho Tri-Cyclen is indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use oral contraceptives as a method of contraception. Each of the following products is a combination oral contraceptive containing the progestational compound norgestimate and the estrogenic compound ethinyl estradiol. It may also be used to regulate the menstrual cycle, treat symptoms of menopause, or treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.

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Ortho Evra

Ortho Evra is a contraceptive skin patch. It contains estrogen and progestin, the same hormones found in many birth control pills. Fertility depends on regular fluctuations in the levels of these hormones. Contraceptives such as Ortho Evra reduce fertility by eliminating the fluctuations. Once applied to the skin, the Ortho Evra patch releases a steady supply of estrogen and progestin through the skin and into the bloodstream.

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Mircette

Mircette Tablets are indicated for the prevention of pregnancy if you elect to use this product as a method of contraception. Ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Alesse

This medicine is used to prevent pregnancy. Alesse is one of the most effective methods for birth control (99% effective when taken as directed). Alesse contains natural hormones that stop the ovary from releasing an egg and prevent a man’s sperm from entering the uterus. It may also be used to regulate the menstrual cycle, treat symptoms of menopause, or treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.

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