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What You Thought You Knew About the Pill 
Choosing
a birth control method is one of the most important decisions
you can make, and today you have many options. Before making
a decision, you need to know the facts about each option and
talk with your healthcare professional about which method
is right for you. The following provides information about
the most popular form of reversible birth control in the United
States — the Pill.
The birth control pill, which must be prescribed by a healthcare
professional, is a small tablet taken orally for either 21, 24 or
28 days. It releases synthetic hormones that enter the bloodstream,
preventing the release of eggs from the ovaries. Every woman's
cycle is different, and so are her needs for a birth control
pill.
There are 2 types of birth control pills — combination
pills and progestin-only pills. Combination pills contain
2 types of hormones — estrogen and progestin. Progestin-only
pills contain only a progestin.
The Pill is available in varying doses and types of hormones.
Generally, all combination pills have the same type of estrogen
but have different types of progestin. You should talk to
your healthcare professional about the type of progestin that
is right for you.
Important Safety Information.
Serious as well as minor side effects have been reported with the use of oral contraceptives. Serious risks, which can be life threatening, include blood clots, stroke and heart attacks, and are increased if you smoke cigarettes. Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular side effects, especially if you are over 35. Women who use oral contraceptives are strongly advised not to smoke. Some women should not use the Pill, including women who have blood clots, certain cancers, a history of heart attack or stroke, as well as those who are or may be pregnant. The Pill does not protect against HIV or sexually transmitted diseases.
Please click here for full Prescribing Information.
Millions of American women choose the birth control pill
as their preferred form of contraception, making it the most
popular form of reversible birth control. In fact, 8 out
of 10 women have used the Pill at some time in their lives.
But, despite its popularity and 40 years of use, many women
still believe several myths about the Pill.
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Combination birth control pills contain 2 types of hormones, estrogen and progestin. Most of the currently available birth control pills contain the same estrogen, ethinyl estradiol, but differ in the type of progestin.
Talk to your healthcare professional about the different types of birth control pills and which one may be right for you. |
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| In order to maintain the birth control
pill's high level of efficacy, it's best to take the Pill
at the same time each day. Select a time that is easy
to remember, for instance when you brush your teeth.
Combination pills, those containing the hormones estrogen
and progestin, are more than
99 percent effective when
taken correctly. You should begin taking your Pill as
your healthcare professional instructs.
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ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN is clinically proven and FDA-approved to treat moderate acne and help maintain clearer skin. In clinical studies, nearly 9 out of 10 women who took
ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN showed improvements in their skin. ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN works by lowering the levels of serum free-testosterone, the hormone that contributes to acne breakout. By reducing the amount of this hormone, it may help your skin look better even as it prevents pregnancy.
ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN is indicated for the prevention of pregnancy and for the treatment of moderate acne in women 15 years of age or older, who have no known contraindications to oral contraceptive therapy, desire contraception, have achieved menstruation and are unresponsive to topical anti-acne medications. |
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Some women tend to lose weight and others may gain weight while taking birth control pills.
If you're concerned about gaining weight from the Pill, you should talk to your healthcare professional about which combination of hormones is right for you. |
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| When a woman is ready to have a baby,
she should consult her healthcare professional and stop
taking birth control pills. There is no evidence of the Pill affecting fertility. |
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| According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
the consistent and correct use of latex condoms can greatly
reduce a person's risk of acquiring or transmitting most
STDs, including HIV infection. |
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| Women are staying on the Pill longer.
In fact, healthcare professionals can prescribe birth
control pills to healthy, nonsmoking women over 40, provided
that there are no risk factors which may make taking the
Pill inappropriate. But how long you stay on the Pill
is something you should discuss with your healthcare professional.
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| Many women are unaware of the non-contraceptive
health benefits of the birth control pill. The Pill may
reduce menstrual cramps, make your cycles more regular,
lighten blood flow, and may provide some protection against
developing breast cysts, pelvic inflammatory disease and
2 forms of cancer: cancer of the ovaries and cancer
of the lining of the uterus. |
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| The person best able to help you determine
which birth control pill is right for you, is your healthcare
professional.
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Important Safety Information
Serious as well as minor side effects have been reported with the use of oral contraceptives. Serious risks, which can be life threatening, include blood clots, stroke and heart attacks, and are increased if you smoke cigarettes. Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular side effects, especially if you are over 35. Women who use oral contraceptives are strongly advised not to smoke. Some women should not use the Pill, including women who have blood clots, certain cancers, a history of heart attack or stroke, as well as those who are or may be pregnant. The Pill does not protect against HIV or sexually transmitted diseases.
Please click here for full Prescribing Information. |
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