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Nordette is a birth control pill taken at the same time every day. This medication prevents ovulation, changes the cervical mucus and decreases the chance of egg implantation.
Features
The Nordette pill pack contains 21 pale orange tablets and seven pink tablets.
Composition
According to Drugs.com, Nordette birth control pills contain levonorgestrel, synthetic progestogen and ethinyl estradiol.
Effectiveness
Nordette is 99.9 percent effective at preventing pregnancy when taken as directed. Skipping pills increases the chance of pregnancy.
Benefits
Nordette helps regulate menstruation while lightening menstrual flow. Long-term users have a decreased risk for endometrial and ovarian cancer.
Side Effects
Women using Nordette may experience nausea, headaches, acne and mood changes because of the hormonal composition of the medication.
Warnings
Smokers using Nordette as a contraceptive option are at increased risk for blood clots and stroke. Oral contraceptives may increase blood pressure, and users have a slightly higher risk of developing breast cancer versus women not on the pill, according to Drugs.com.
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