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What does it do?
This product is used primarily for oral contraception. It contains the progestin norethindrone and the estrogen ethinyl estradiol.
Last text update: 2011-10-04
Last data update: 2012-01-14
This product has a black box warning relating to the increased risk of cardiovascular events in women who also smoke.
Usage:
Ortho is most commonly used to treat the conditions below, together with the percentage of all people taking the medication for the particular condition.
| Disease/Condition | % |
|---|
| Birth Control | 71% |
| Irregular/Painful Periods | 54% |
| Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome | 6% |
| Premenstrual Syndrome | 6% |
| Menopausal Symptoms | 3% |
General Information:
- 8.6
- Ortho Average Satisfaction Score
- 92% of patients are at least somewhat satisfied with Ortho.
MediGuard regularly polls our more than 3,200 users taking Ortho (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM). This feedback is continuously updated for the benefit of the MediGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@mediguard.org.
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Global Patient Feedback for Ortho (Cyclafem)
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I have been on Necon 1/35 for 2 years now. The doctor felt he had to have me on a stronger form of birth control since both of my children were the products of birth control that regulated my irregular cycles enough for me to conceive. My periods are very light and I have lost over 100 pounds due to my decreased appetite. I was 240 when I started, so it was a welcomed loss. It has calmed my endometriosis and PCOS significantly. Overall, few side effects for me and it has never let me down.
- 28 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2010-10-18 13:55:44
I'm 49 years old and I'm on the Leen 28. Only down side It made me gain so much weight and it was hard to take off. I did have a period for the first 6 months now I have no period. I do get a little cramping just like I'm going to start my period but that's about it. I still keep thinking my period will come but it doesn't. I have to admit it's nice....
- 50 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2010-06-27 16:21:27
I am almost 30 and was just prescribed Necon 1/50 (continuous) by my Dr. due to internal endometriosis (endometriosis in my uterus muscles) and was having pains equivalent to labor. So far it has helped a great deal, with only one painful breakthrough. I'll give it another few months to help. The next step is putting me through menopause. Yikes!
- 30 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2010-06-25 03:23:55
