Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo (Ethinyl Estradiol/Norgestimate Birth Control Pills) |
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| Name | Strength | Quantity | Price | ||||
| Brand | 28 x 1 Pack | $29.99 | Buy | ||||
| Brand | 21 x 1 Pack | $29.99 | Buy | ||||
| Brand | 28 x 3 Packs | $74.99 | Buy | ||||
| Brand | 21 x 3 Packs | $74.99 | Buy |
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Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo (norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol) delivers a low level of hormones to prevent pregnancy. ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN LO is a "triphasic" birth control pill, which means it delivers 3 different levels of progestin with 1 level of estrogen throughout your cycle.
While both ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN LO and ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN deliver low levels of progestin over the course of your cycle, ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN LO delivers a lower amount of estrogen—25 mcg compared to 35 mcg.
The difference between ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN and ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN LO is that
ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN LO is a "triphasic" birth control pill just like ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN. While both ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN LO and ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN deliver low levels of progestin over the course of your cycle, ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN LO delivers a lower amount of estrogen—25 mcg compared to 35 mcg.
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.