What type of birth control is Altavera?

What type of birth control is Altavera?

Altavera (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets) is a combination oral contraceptive (COC) consisting of 21 peach active tablets, each containing 0.15 mg of levonorgestrel, a synthetic progestin and 30 mcg of ethinyl estradiol, an estrogen, and 7 white inert tablets (without hormones).

How effective is Portia birth control?

EFFECTIVENESS OF ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES When they are taken correctly, the chance of becoming pregnant is less than 1% when used perfectly, without missing any pills. Average failure rates are 5% per year. The chance of becoming pregnant increases with each missed pill during the menstrual cycle.

What kind of pill is Marlissa?

Marlissa (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets, 0.15 mg/0.03 mg) is an oral contraceptive indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use this product as a method of contraception. Marlissa is available in generic form.

Does Marlissa make you gain weight?

Does Marlissa make you gain weight? Like most modern birth control pills, Marlissa lacks estrogen levels that are high enough to cause weight gain. Abundant recent evidence shows that there is no causal link between modern birth control and weight gain (aside from the shot, Depo Provera).

Is Altavera the same as Levora?

Levora is itself a generic version of the oral contraceptive Nordette-28. These drugs contain the same active ingredients, in the same amounts, but their inactive ingredients may differ. Other generics for Nordette-28 are sold as Altavera, Marlissa, Kurvelo and Portia-28.

Do you ovulate on Portia?

What is Portia? Portia is a combination oral contraceptive pill (OCP, birth control medication, birth control pills). It 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.

Does Portia prevent pregnancy?

This combination hormone medication is used to prevent pregnancy. It contains 2 hormones: a progestin and an estrogen. Besides preventing pregnancy, birth control pills may make your periods more regular, decrease blood loss and painful periods, decrease your risk of ovarian cysts, and also treat acne.

Can you get pregnant on marlissa?

Based on the results of clinical studies, about 1 to 5 out of 100 women may get pregnant during the first year they use Marlissa® (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets).

Does marlissa stop your period?

Vaginal bleeding between periods (spotting) or missed/irregular periods may occur, especially during the first few months of use. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

What is Altavera used for?