"Today, many women want a Pill that offers not only effective pregnancy prevention, but also other benefits, like predictable periods and minimal breakthrough bleeding," said Dr. Schulz. "Women need to talk to their healthcare professionals about what is the best option for them. For women interested in a high performance, low-dose pill, ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN LO can be a great option because it may provide shorter, lighter or more predictable periods."
ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN(R) LO (norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol) is indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use oral contraceptives as their method of contraception. It is the low-dose, triphasic hormonal birth control pill that contains norgestimate, the number one prescribed progestin, and provides high efficacy in pregnancy prevention with a low incidence of common side effects.
Jane Buckingham and Dr. Valerie Schulz are paid consultants for Ortho Women's Health & Urology.
Important Safety Information
Serious as well as minor side effects have been reported with the use of oral contraceptives. Serious risks, which can be life threatening, include blood clots, stroke and heart attacks, and are increased if you smoke cigarettes. Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular side effects, especially if you're 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.
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