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| Alesse is an estrogen and progestin combination contraceptive pill used for the prevention of pregnancy. Alesse contains a combination of hormones that is used to prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). Alesse may also be used to regulate the menstrual cycle, treat symptoms of menopause or treat acne in women 14 years of age and older. Alesse 28 = 21 active pink tablets and 7 inactive green tablets. Each pink tablet contains: levonorgestrel 100 mg and ethinyl estradiol 20 mg, the green tablets are inactive.
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| Mircette is an estrogen/progestin combination used to prevent pregnancy. Mircette may also be used to regulate the menstrual cycle and for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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| Ortho Evra contraceptive patch is one of the newest methods of contraception available. Ortho Evra is a thin beige square patch with one sticky side that is applied directly to the skin. When used correctly it will stay in place and provide a stable dose of medication. Ortho Evra patches are applied weekly for three weeks and removed for the fourth week. During the patch-free week a woman will usually have her period.
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| Ortho Tri-Cyclen is a highly effective birth control pill. It provides you with a low daily dose of hormones that prevent pregnancy. Ortho Tri-Cyclen may also be used to regulate the menstrual cycle, treat symptoms of menopause, or treat other conditions as determined by your doctor. Ortho Tri-Cyclen can actually help clear up your skin too.
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| Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo (norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol) is a "triphasic" birth control pill. A triphasic birth control pill delivers a constant level of estrogen and three different levels of progestin throughout your cycle. Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo delivers a lower amount of estrogen - 25 mcg compared to 35 mcg. This low level of estrogen was developed to help minimize the occurrence of nuisance side effects, such as breakthrough bleeding and spotting.
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| Seasonale (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) is an extended-cycle oral contraceptive pill containing a progestin and an estrogen that lets you have just 4 periods a year. Seasonale tablets are indicated for the prevention of pregnancy, and used daily as a birth control pill
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| Triphasil is an oral contraceptive (commonly known as "the Pill") containing two active ingredients (levonorgestrel and ethinyloestradiol) that are similar to hormones that your body naturally produces. Triphasil is used to prevent pregnancy or to regulate your menstrual cycle. Triphasil may be prescribed as a "morning after pill". One pack is sufficient for one month.
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| Yasmin is a combined oral contraceptive ("the combined Pill"). Each tablet contains a small amount of two different female hormones. These are drospirenone (a progestogen) and ethinylestradiol (an estrogen). Because of the small amounts of hormones, Yasmin is considered a low-dose oral contraceptive.
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