Ortho-Cept Birth Control is also known by its generic name, Desogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol. Ortho-Cept Birth Control has a combination of different female hormones that stop ovulation and cause the cervical mucus and uterine lining to thicken so that it is harder for sperm to reach an ovum and attach to the uterine walls for pregnancy to take place. To save money, you can buy discount Ortho-Cept Birth Control online.
If a patient has had a child in the last 6 weeks or is breast feeding, Ortho-Cept Birth Control (Desogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol) can be transferred through breast milk and should not be taken. If a patient has a history of diabetes, stroke or blood clots, hormone related cancers, migraines, heart valve disorder, jaundice or high blood pressure, Ortho-Cept Birth Control (Desogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol) should not be taken due to high occurrences of these conditions. Taking any kind of hormones including the ones included in Ortho-Cept Birth Control (Desogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol) can cause higher risk of blood clots, stroke and heart attack especially in smokers.
Some medications can make Ortho-Cept Birth Control (Desogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol) less effective in preventing pregnancy. This is one reason that all vitamins, Canadian prescriptions and over the counter drugs should be disclosed to a doctor prior to taking Ortho-Cept Birth Control. Medications such as anti-protease inhibitors used in HIV treatment are among the many medications that will cause adverse reactions and lesser response from Ortho-Cept Birth Control.
Before taking Ortho-Cept Birth Control, talk to a doctor if you are pregnant, have had a baby in the last 4 weeks, have circulation problems, abnormal vaginal bleeding, liver disease or cancer, high blood pressure or migraines, heart valve disorders or jaundice.
Ortho-Cept Birth Control should be taken once daily, at the same time if possible. The hormones in the Ortho-Cept Birth Control are stepped so that the dose taken is specific on each week. This medication can be taken with or without food, but must be taken about the same time every day. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If you miss more than 2 doses, contact your physician.
Side effects associated with Ortho-Cept Birth Control (Desogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol) include: headaches, vomiting, nausea and breast changes as well as spotting between periods. Lighter or shorter periods can be a side effect, but are seen as a health advantage by most.
Ortho-Cept Birth Control (Desogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol) users should use a back up method if a dose is missed, for at least a week afterwards for the drug to be back into the system properly. Those with questions about Ortho-Cept Birth Control effectiveness after missing a dose should contact their doctor immediately after missing the dose. For further information and discount prices on Ortho-Cept and other birth control pills and devices you can visit an online Canada pharmacy.