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
Triphasic PillsCyclessa, Estrostep, Ortho-Novum 7/7/7, Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Ortho Tri-Cyclen LO, Tri-Levlen, Tri-Norinyl, Triphasil, Trivora Triphasic pills gradually increase the dose of estrogen during the cycle (some pills also increase the progesterone dose). Three different increasing pill doses are contained in each 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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