Ovcon 50 Birth Control
Ovcon 50 birth control or progestin/ estrogen contraceptive-oral is a birth control pill available to women that helps to cease ovulation as well as thickens the mucus of the cervix, making it harder for sperm to make it to the womb.
Ovcon 50 birth control or progestin/ estrogen contraceptive-oral is a combination hormone that prevents pregnancy by using the progestin and estrogen to prevent the ovaries from releasing ovum. Ovcon 50 birth control or progestin/ estrogen contraceptive-oral comes with directions for the patient, and should be adhered to. The Ovcon 50 birth control or progestin/ estrogen contraceptive-oral pills should be taken daily, with a glass of water about the same time for every dose. The Ovcon 50 birth control or progestin/ estrogen contraceptive-oral pills are available in a 21 pill pack, with no pills for the time of your period to be taken. Some versions of the Ovcon 50 birth control or progestin/ estrogen contraceptive-oral pill packs do however offer these reminder pills as a means of keeping you on track with your pills. The Sunday after the first day of your period is the first day you should take a pill from your Ovcon 50 birth control or progestin/ estrogen contraceptive-oral pack unless otherwise directed by your doctor. When taking Ovcon 50 birth control or progestin/ estrogen contraceptive-oral, for the first 3 months it is recommended that a back up method of birth control be used.
Common side effects associated with Ovcon 50 birth control or progestin/ estrogen contraceptive-oral include but are not limited to nausea and vomiting, cramps and bloating, dizziness, headache, vaginal irritation, increased vaginal discharge or fluids and breast changes such as tenderness and enlargement. Acne cases could get worse or clear up completely. Spotting or bleeding between periods as well as missed periods are possible in the first few months of dosing. If you miss more than 2 periods in a row, contact your doctor for more information. More serious side effects associated with Ovcon 50 birth control or progestin/ estrogen contraceptive-oral include but are not limited to continuous spotting, sudden heavy bleeding, dark patches on the skin, growth of body and facial hair, ankle and foot swelling as well as weight changes and missed periods or problems wearing contact lenses. Some problems seen with Ovcon 50 birth control or progestin/ estrogen contraceptive-oral include higher risk for blood clots, stroke and heart attack. If you should feel short of breath, have chest pain, cough up blood, feel dizzy or faint, have pain in the leg or groin or have headaches that are abnormal, contact a doctor immediately for assistance.
Ovcon 50 birth control or progestin/ estrogen contraceptive-oral should not be used by women who are allergic to estrogen of any kind or progestin of any kind including ethinyl estradiol, norethindrone, mestaronl or desogestrel. If you have ever had stroke, heart attack, blood clots, high blood pressure, abnormal breast exams or cancers, you should not take Ovcon 50 birth control or progestin/ estrogen contraceptive-oral unless under a doctor’s supervision.