Ortho-Novum 1/35

Ortho-Novum 1/35 does not cause acne and may actually help relieve your acne symptoms over time. Talk to your doctor if you develop acne after starting Ortho-Novum 1/35 to see if there are other problems at play.

Some women may notice changes in their weight as a result of taking Ortho-Novum 1/35 or other birth control pills. Some women may gain weight, while others may lose a few pounds. Most weight gain happens over several months and will minimally impact your lifestyle.  

Ortho-Novum 1/35 has only 21 active pills, but that doesn't mean the remaining seven aren't important. These seven pills are meant to keep you in the habit of taking the medication at the same time each day. Stop taking Ortho-Novum 1/35 if you become pregnant. If your period is more than seven days late, and if you have skipped a few days, then you may be pregnant.

Every woman is different, which means your birth control side effects may be better or worse than what others experience. A few common side effects of Ortho-novum 1/35 include breast tenderness, headaches, changes in flow, moodiness, nausea, and vomiting. Some women prefer to take Ortho-novum 1/35 in the evening or with dinner to reduce the severity of these side effects.   There are other significant side effects to look out for. Stop taking Ortho-novum 1/35 if you experience any of the following:

• Numbness in your jaw or in half of your body
• Pain in your chest, jaw, or shoulder area
• Lumps in your breast
• Significant mood swings or depression
• Severe stomach pain

Before starting Ortho-Novum 1/35, or any other pill, let your doctor know if you have any allergies or are on any medication. Talking with your doctor can prevent uncomfortable or even life-threatening side effects. Your doctor may require you to undergo some blood tests before prescribing you Ortho-Novum 1/35. Ortho-Novum 1/35 is effective when it's taken at the same time each day. Some women take the pill before going to bed to reduce the side effects they experience when they're awake. However, it is important that you take the pill 24 hours apart every day, without skipping days.

Ortho-Novum 1/35 needs to be prescribed by your doctor. After receiving a prescription, you can easily find it in most pharmacies. Ortho-Novum 1/35 is a fairly affordable birth control option, with some women paying as low as $4 (or even nothing at all) for their medication. Out of pocket, Ortho-Novum 1/35 should cost between $15 and $35, depending on where you go. Ortho-Novum 1/35 also has multiple generic options that all use norethindrone-ethinyl estradiol to prevent pregnancy. You can look for these generic options under the names Nortrel 21 1/35, Nortrel 28 1/35, Alyacen 1/35, Norinyl 1/35, or Dasetta 1/35. If you don't have health insurance, don't worry. We can help you find affordable and reliable healthcare that meets your needs.

Like most daily birth control pills, Ortho-novum 1/35 uses progestin and estrogen to prevent women from getting pregnant. These pills prevent pregnancy in three ways:

• Your body thickens the cervical mucus to prevent sperm from getting through.
• The uterine lining gets thinner, so fertilized eggs can't attach to the wall.
• Eggs are prevented from leaving the ovaries, so there's nothing for the sperm to fertilize.