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Orthocyclen
Ortho-Cyclen is a single phase contraceptive which is a kind of oral contraceptive (women's health and pregnancy drug).
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A 43-year old asked:
Ortho cyclen side effects worse than other pills?
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A 36-year old asked:
Has anyone switched from ortho cyclen to sprintec?
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A 37-year old asked:
Side effects ortho-cyclen -- anyone have darkening of the face while taking this?
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A 26-year old female asked:
Does ortho cyclen help acne, and how?
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A 28-year old female asked:
I'm on Ortho-cyclen 28 and my periods start on Thursday of the inactive pills but last into Monday or Tuesday of the active pills, is this normal?
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A 28-year old female asked:
I'm on Ortho-cyclen 28 & my periods begin on Thurs of the inactive pills but last into mon or tues of active pills does this mean its not working?
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A 42-year old asked:
Which more effective: ortho cyclen vs ortho tri-cyclen?
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A 42-year old asked:
Is it safe to switch from ortho-cyclen birth control to the generic brand?
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A 19-year old female asked:
2 years of ortho-cyclen. Have been late on pill a few times. Always protected sex. . Started bleeding before due period,Clump of tissue in blood, Why?
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A 35-year old asked:
I'm switching my birth control from seasonique to ortho cyclen. Is it necessary to wait before having unprotected sex?
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A 18-year old female asked:
If had mood swings on tri sprintec birth control will I react the same to ortho cyclen. Should I just go with cryselle like before?
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A 45-year old female asked:
Experiencing headaches ( not migranes) for the past 4 months on Ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) and now on Ortho cyclen, and insomnia, too high estrogen??
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A 23-year old female asked:
Does the long term use (8years<) of anticonceptives (orthocyclen) can cause adverse effects on my health?
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A 44-year old asked:
Should birth control (orthocyclen) and condom use be mutually exclusive?
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A 45-year old female asked:
Does being on orthocyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) increase my prolactin and cortisol? Can those elevated levels go back to normal all on thier own, with no meds?
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A 45-year old female asked:
Im on second month of Orthocyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) and I have elevated prolactin 57). How can I distinguish between side effects of bc pill and elevated prolactin?
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A 40-year old female asked:
I am 40 years old with no children. I want to keep using my birth control pill orthocyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate). Is it safe to continue this method?
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