WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 2002: Re: [Birth Control] norgestimate vs. levonorgestrel

Re: [Birth Control] norgestimate vs. levonorgestrel

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 24 Jan 2002 10:04:16 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 23 Jan 2002, Robin wrote: >
>my pills were recently switched from ortho tri cyclyn to tri levlin and
>i noticed that the amounts of ethinyl estradiol were about the same in
>each set of pills but the norgestimate and levonorgestrel are very
>different, y is that? The ortho tri cyclin is also 4 sets of 7 pills and
>the tri levlin is 6,5,10,7 is there a reason for that? Also will i notie
>any differences between the two pills? and will the tri levlin affect me
>having children in the future? thank you!!!! where can i find more info
>on this?

The norgest and levo are simply different forms of progesterone and could effect you differently. As far as the different pills and "phases", this is mostly hype and is not an issue. Neither of the pills will have any greater untoward effects on your future fertility. Any female on the pill has a risk of difficulty with ovulation following discontinuation of the pill, but this is a very small percentage of women and regular ovulation usually returns with time... Lynn

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Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

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