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Low-Ogestrel is a single phase contraceptive which is a kind of oral contraceptive (women's health and pregnancy drug).

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Single phase contraceptive

Brands

Jenest 28 • Nelova 1 35 • Norethin 1 35e • Loestrin 21 1 20 • Norinyl 1+35 • Ortho novum 1 35 • Tri norinyl • Estrostep • Trivora 28 • NEE 1 35 • Genora 1 35 • Brevicon

Generic Drug

Ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone

Side Effects

Common

Abdominal pain
Headache
Breast pain
Mask of pregnancy
Weight changes
Emotional instability
Emotional problems

Treats

Endometriosis
Condition

Related questions

A 29-year old asked:

Low-ogestrel, can it cause skin to become more sun sensitive?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 43-year old asked:

Is it safe to have sex if i've been on low-ogestrel for 2 weeks?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 34-year old asked:

Can Low-ogestrel cause the skin to become more uv sensitive?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 18-year old female asked:

How do i continue to lose weight while on low ogestrel ? 5'2 165.

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 48-year old asked:

While taking low-ogestrel, is facial hair common?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 46-year old asked:

Is it a bad idea to take Low-ogestrel + celexa (citalopram)?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 18-year old female asked:

My doctor gave me low ogestrel instead of cryselle are they the same?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 39-year old asked:

Anything positive about low-ogestrel birth control?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 35-year old asked:

is facial hair growth common while taking low-ogestrel?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 46-year old asked:

While taking low-ogestrel, is facial hair growth common?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 18-year old female asked:

3 month postpartum started my 2nd cycle 2 days ago with low ogestrel but nothin but light spoting since I started my cycle is this normal BC to early?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 47-year old asked:

Birth control pills: side effects of low ogestrel?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 43-year old asked:

Anybody gained weight or got acne on low-ogestrel birth control?

2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

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