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Ortho-Novum and ortho-tri-cyclen Posted: 06-19-08 10:29am


A girl at my work and I were discussing what kind of birth control we were on because we thought they were the same. She just got switched off of the depo shot to ortho novum. I have been taking ortho tri cyclin lo for almost two years...whats the difference between our birth control pills?

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Birth Control Answer A4297 Posted: 06-20-08 09:39am


There are a few differences between Ortho-Novum and Ortho-Tri-Cyclen: 1. Ortho Novum contains norethindrone and Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo contains norgestimate. 2. Doses of ethinyl estradiol in Ortho-Novum are higher than in Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo. 3. Ortho-Novum can be found in three forms (three-phasic, biphasic and mono-phasic pills) and orto-Tri-Cyclen is always three-phasic. DISCLAIMER: "Ask a Doctor" Questions are answered by Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov, General Practitioner. Dr. Gjuzelov practices medicine for the general public and is affiliated with the Republic of Macedonia Public Health Institution. For more information about Dr. Gjuzelov or other eHealthForum.com medical experts, please visit our About Us page. You may also visit our Birth Control Forum, for moderated patient to patient support and information. The material presented in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor is in no way intended to replace professional medical care or attention by a qualified licensed medical professional. eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor advises all users with health problems and concerns to consult their personal doctors. Furthermore, if you have any questions or concerns about your condition, you must consult your qualified licenseced medical professional before starting any treatment. The materials in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor cannot and should not be used as a basis for diagnosis or choice of treatment. To the fullest extent possible, eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor expressly excludes all liability in respect of the information and opinions contained in the Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor, this Web site, or any sites linked to this Web site.

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