YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for September, 2000: Re: Ortho Cyclen

Re: Ortho Cyclen

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 28 Sep 2000 12:08:54 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 27 Sep 2000, Grace wrote: >
>I've heard that there have been studies that prove those who take the
>pill, (I'm on ortho cyclen) for example take 21 active (blue) pills then
>take 3 of the green sugar pills then start a new pack of blue pills
>right after taking the 3 sugar pills is a more effective method to
>prevent pregnancy. Is this true? And if so, what may be be the side
>effects of taking the pill in this form?
> I'd appreciate any information you may be able to help me with.
> Thankyou- Grace

I am unaware that that would be anymore effective. It might lessen some spotting problems in some people. MAYBE. Ther are sudies under way to determine whether or not it is healthier to take the active pills for three months and then go off for a week. Thereby having only one period every three months.

RDB

-- R.Daniel Braun, MD FACOG FOG

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