| Reduce side effects of birth control pills (applause in | | | | 0.125 mg |
| the gallery!) Led to the reduction in the amount of | | | | Step 3: 0.025 mg of ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel |
| synthetic hormones, estrogen and progestin, which | | | | 0.15 mg |
| contained and the development of "new generation" | | | | In a study of 5654 women, over six menstrual cycles, |
| low-dose birth control pills. "Low dose" does not make | | | | some used the popular Ortho-Novum 7/7/7 triphasic |
| much sense to you if you do not know what this term | | | | and other used Cyclessa. We found that women who |
| refers to what the information below can help. | | | | had used significantly less Cyclessa breakthrough |
| Therefore, how can I go with low-dose hormone | | | | bleeding or spotting and experienced an average |
| ingredients to be effective in preventing pregnancy? | | | | weight loss of 4 pounds. versus an average weight |
| Good question, because not all birth control pills contain | | | | gain of 2 lbs. with which Ortho-Novum 7/7/7. |
| exactly the same amount of estrogen and progestin. I | | | | Tricycle Ortho Lo: 3 types of pills in the package |
| thought it a useful reference for you would be a list of | | | | White * each tablet contains 0,025 mg of ethinyl |
| low-dose and ultra low dose pills that can at least | | | | estradiol and 0.180 mg norgestimate |
| discuss the pros and cons with your doctor and see if | | | | * Each light blue tablet contains 0.025 mg of ethinyl |
| you are a good candidate to move from say, a dose | | | | estradiol and 0.215 mg norgestimate |
| low 0.035 mg estrogen pill at a ultra low dose 0.020mg | | | | Black * each tablet contains 0,025 mg of ethinyl |
| estrogen pill. You may find the experience less or | | | | estradiol and 0.250 mg norgestimate |
| reduced side effects. Generic brands of low-dose birth | | | | (Ortho-cyclen Ortho Tricycle and each containing 0.035 |
| control pills are also available. | | | | mg of ethinyl estradiol, contain slightly higher amounts |
| Birth control pills with the least amount of estrogen that | | | | of estrogen in each type of pill Ortho Tricycle Lo) |
| is 0.02mg of estrogen (usually ethinyl estradiol) are | | | | YASMIN YAZ and two more low dose birth control |
| classed as' ultra low dose 'pills. 0.020mg of estrogen is | | | | pills containing 0.03 mg and 0.02 mg respectivelyof |
| sufficient for contraception but the side effects of the | | | | estrogen, but have a different type of progestin in the |
| location and progress of bleeding are more common | | | | other pills called drospirenone (3.0 mg). As a |
| with this type of ultra low dose birth control pills with | | | | disadvantage, since Yasmin / Yaz can increase levels |
| low dose pills containing 0.030mg or 0.035mg of | | | | of potassium, is not recommended for women with |
| estrogen . | | | | liver, adrenal or kidney problems, but on the side, |
| Here are some brand names of "ultra low dose" birth | | | | Yasmin / Yaz appear to reduce water retention and |
| control pills on the market a generic version available | | | | therefore swelling and in some women gives a sense |
| online now that you know how much estrogen you're | | | | of wellbeing. These pills also have a following among |
| looking for. The estrogen component and is the first | | | | those who suffer from acne, as it seems to improve |
| progestin component second. | | | | the skin condition in a lot of cases.As with many other |
| * Alessa (Aviano, Lessin, Luther, Sronyx) contains 0.02 | | | | types of birth control pills, Yasmin may not be suitable |
| mg ethinyl estradiol and 0.1 mg levonorgestrel | | | | for you if other OTC analgesics, potassium-sparing |
| * Mircette contains 0.02 mg ethinyl estradiol and 0.15 | | | | diuretics, potassium supplements or specific |
| mg desogestrel | | | | medications so you must check this with a doctor first. |
| 0.02mg estrogen-containing pills 0.035mg.of are | | | | Nursing mothers |
| classified as "low dose" pills. Here are some brand | | | | You've heard of the 'mini' pill (progestin only pill or POP), |
| names of "low dose" birth control pills: | | | | typically prescribed for women who are breastfeeding |
| * LoOvral containing 0.03 mg ethinyl estradiol and 0.3 | | | | or who have an intolerance to estrogen. A "mini pill" |
| mg and nogestrel | | | | can be started immediately after delivery or abortion. |
| * Nordette contains 0.03 mg ethinyl estradiol and 0.15 | | | | No pause of 7 days or dummy pills as there are with |
| mg levognorgestrel | | | | the combined pill and must be taken at the same time |
| * Ortho-CEPT (Reclipsen, used) contains 0.03 mg | | | | each day. Micronora contains 0.35 mg norethindrone |
| ethinyl estradiol and 0.15 mg desogestrel | | | | and NO estrogen at all. In other countries, some brand |
| * Desogen contains 0.03 mg ethinyl estradiol and 0.15 | | | | names include: Microlut 28, Microval 28, Locilan 28 and |
| mg desogestrel | | | | Noriday. |
| * Levlen21 containing 0.03 mg ethinyl estradiol and | | | | Pills containing high amounts of estrogen and progestin |
| levonorgestrel 0.15 mg | | | | are used for emergency contraception and is known |
| * Seasonale / Seasonique contain 0.03mg of ethinyl | | | | as the 'morning after pill "or Plan B pill is a common |
| estradiol and levonorgestrel 0.15 mg | | | | Prevention each coated blue pill containing 0.25 mg of |
| If you're a fan of triphasic pills, here are some that low | | | | levonorgestrel and 0.05 mg (milligrams, not micrograms) |
| dose: Cyclessa | | | | of estrogen - usually takes 2 doses, 12 hours. Plan B is |
| Phase 1: ethinyl estradiol 0.025 mg and 0.1 mg | | | | a 'day after' pill that contains only one hormone, |
| desogestrel | | | | progestin (levonorgestrel) Tablets, 0.75 mg. |
| Phase 2: ethinyl estradiol 0.025 mg desogestrel and | | | | |