Understanding Birth Control Medications (Contrace (cont.)
Medical Author:
Omnia M Samra, MD
Coauthor:
Mary L Windle, PharmD
Medical Editor:
Suzanne R Trupin, MD
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Lee P Shulman, MD
IN THIS ARTICLE
Biphasic PillsJenest, Mircette, Necon 10/11, Nelova 10/11, Ortho-Novum 10/11 Biphasic pills typically contain 2 different progesterone doses. The progesterone dose is increased about halfway through the cycle. Viewer Comments & ReviewsUnderstanding Birth Control Medications (Contraception)The eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:Have you suffered any side effects of birth control medications? |
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