Nuvaring is a combination birth control contraceptive ring that prevents pregnancy by preventing the release of an egg (ovulation) and thickening the cervical mucus, blocking sperm from getting into the uterus and getting to the egg. Nuvaring is also prescribed to: treat acne, reduce the risk of ovarian cysts (as in polycystic ovarian syndrome [PCOS]), treat painful or heavy periods, and more.
Read MoreMicrogestin Fe 1.5/30 is a combination oral contraceptive pill (OCP, birth control medication, birth control pills) that prevents pregnancy by preventing the release of an egg (ovulation), and thickening the cervical mucus, blocking sperm from getting into the uterus and getting to the egg. Microgestin Fe 1.5/30 is also prescribed to: treat acne, reduce the risk of ovarian cysts (as in polycystic ovarian syndrome [PCOS]), treat painful or heavy periods, and more.
Read MoreSeasonique is a combined oral contraceptive pill (OCP) used to prevent pregnancy. It works by preventing the release of an egg (ovulation), and thickening the cervical mucus, blocking sperm from getting into the uterus and getting to the egg. Seasonique is also prescribed to: treat acne, reduce the risk of ovarian cysts (as in polycystic ovarian syndrome [PCOS]), treat painful or heavy periods, and more.
Read MoreNecon 0.5/35 is a combination oral contraceptive pill (OCP, birth control medication, birth control pills) that prevents pregnancy by preventing the release of an egg (ovulation), and thickening the cervical mucus, blocking sperm from getting into the uterus and getting to the egg. Necon 0.5/35 is also prescribed to: treat acne, reduce the risk of ovarian cysts (as in polycystic ovarian syndrome [PCOS]), treat painful or heavy periods, and more.
Read MoreLow-Ogestrel is a combination birth control pill with 0.3mg norgestrel and 30 mcg Ethinyl estradiol. It is a prescription medication taken to prevent unwanted pregnancy. Low-Ogestrel is prescribed for other reasons, such as to treat moderate acne or reduce the risk of ovarian cysts in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
Read MoreTri Lo Sprintec is a triphasic combination oral contraceptive pill (OCP, birth control medication, birth control pills). Our CEO and Co-Founder, Dr. Sophia Yen generally does not recommend triphasics because life is better on monophasics. Watch our video on Triphasics vs. monophasics here. This is also a “low dose” combination oral contraceptive pill. At Pandia Health, we recommend at least 30 mcg of estrogen until you are 30 years old. If you go lower than that, it’s not good for your bones.
Read MoreMicrogestin 1/20 is a combination oral contraceptive pill (OCP, birth control medication, birth control pills) that prevents pregnancy by preventing the release of an egg (ovulation), and thickening the cervical mucus, blocking sperm from getting into the uterus and getting to the egg. Microgestin 1/20 is also prescribed to: treat acne, reduce the risk of ovarian cysts (as in polycystic ovarian syndrome [PCOS]), treat painful or heavy periods, and more.
Read MorePortia is a combined oral contraceptive pill with 0.15mg of levonorgestrel and 30 mcg of ethinyl estradiol. It prevents pregnancy by preventing ovulation, thinning the uterine lining, thickening the cervical mucus (blocking the sperm from getting to the egg).
Read MoreJunel 1/20 is a combination oral contraceptive pill (OCP, birth control medication, birth control pills) that prevents pregnancy by preventing the release of an egg (ovulation), and thickening the cervical mucus, blocking sperm from getting into the uterus and getting to the egg. Junel 1/20 is also prescribed to: treat acne, reduce the risk of ovarian cysts (as in polycystic ovarian syndrome [PCOS]), treat painful or heavy periods, and more.
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