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Yes. Taken perfectly, ORTHO MICRONOR is 99.5%
effective in preventing pregnancy. With typical
use, which includes missed pills, ORTHO MICRONOR
is 95% effective, which is slightly less
effective than combination oral contraceptives
containing estrogen and progestin. To be most
effective, ORTHO MICRONOR must be taken at
the same time each day - or, if necessary,
not more than 3 hours after that same time
every day, even if you are experiencing spotting
or bleeding. Make sure you follow your doctor's
or healthcare professional's instructions
carefully.
ORTHO MICRONOR contains no estrogen, which
makes it appropriate for women who cannot or
should not take estrogen. Additionally, ORTHO MICRONOR
is suitable for breast-feeding women desiring
contraception, because no adverse effects have
been found on breast-feeding performance or
the health, growth or development of the infant.
ORTHO MICRONOR prevents pregnancy by suppressing
ovulation (release of the egg from the ovary)
in approximately half of the cycles. It also
thickens the cervical mucus at the entrance
to the womb (the uterus) so the sperm can't
get through to the egg.
If you are fully breast-feeding (not giving
your baby any food or formula), you may start
your pills 6 weeks after delivery. However,
if you are partially breast-feeding (giving
your baby some food or formula), you should
start taking pills by 3 weeks after delivery.
For ORTHO MICRONOR to protect you against pregnancy,
it is important that you take ORTHO MICRONOR
every day - at the same time each day or, if
you forget, not more than 3 hours after that
same time every day. Select a time that's easy
for you to remember. If there is something
you do at the same time each day - for instance,
brushing your teeth - take your pill then.
Missed pills not only may increase the risk
of pregnancy, but also may increase your chances
of experiencing some side effects, such as
bleeding between periods. It is not uncommon for your period to be early or late when you are taking progestin-only pills. However, you should take a pregnancy test if you miss a period and:
No. ORTHO MICRONOR will not delay your ability to get pregnant.
Just stop taking ORTHO MICRONOR. Most women
have no problem getting pregnant after they
stop the pill. If you think you might be
pregnant, or you become pregnant, contact
your doctor or healthcare professional.
Even though research has shown that oral
contraceptives will not harm your unborn baby, it is always
best not to take any medicine that you do
not need when you are pregnant. For most women, the answer is usually "no." Acne, hair growth, and weight gain are rare with progestin-only oral contraceptives.
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