Anyone here know anything about the difference in birth control pills and why one is perscribed over another?

[LordJezo]

Why do some people take Ortho-Tricyclene, others Ortho-Novum, others Ortho-Lo.

Why are there so many different kinds?

 

[Savij]

I'm pretty sure they have different levels of certain hormones and women's bodies react differently to each one.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Going for the full female changeover, eh Jezo?

I know enough about them, but ask an actual doctor. 😛

- M4H

 

[Viper GTS]

All I know is if it means you won't reproduce I'm all for it.

Then again, I don't think we need to worry about that with you.

Viper GTS

 

[LordJezo]

But how would someone know what to perscribe to someone? Is one more effective then another?

 

[notfred]

Originally posted by: LordJezo
But how would someone know what to perscribe to someone?

Becuase they're a fvcking doctor, that's how they know what to prescribe.

 

[StageLeft]

Some have stronger or weaker levels of certain hormones, and others react differently. For instance most pills decrease a woman's sex drive. There is at least one that doesn't have much of this effect, but on the other hand can increase the chances for blood clots.

 

[LordJezo]

Originally posted by: Skoorb
Some have stronger or weaker levels of certain hormones, and others react differently. For instance most pills decrease a woman's sex drive. There is at least one that doesn't have much of this effect, but on the other hand can increase the chances for blood clots.

But do the different amounts of hormones change their effectiveness?

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: LordJezo

Originally posted by: Skoorb
Some have stronger or weaker levels of certain hormones, and others react differently. For instance most pills decrease a woman's sex drive. There is at least one that doesn't have much of this effect, but on the other hand can increase the chances for blood clots.

But do the different amounts of hormones change their effectiveness?

No.

Not as long as they're getting a proper dosage.

My girlfriend was switched to a different pill, and the dosage wasn't enough.. causing her to constantly spot, so she had to go to yet another different one.. lol