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Which is a better birth control pill than Ortho-Cyclen?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I had to switch my birth control from Mononessa to Ortho-Cyclen today. I was on Ortho-Cyclen when I was 16, and I remember hating it. It did not help with my cramps or make my periods any shorter. I still bled for 7 plus days. I am now 23 years old and sexually active. Do you have a better recommendation?

Please help me.

Answered by Dr. Kamalpreet Kaur Nagpal

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I think you should first get investigated for the cause of heavy bleeding. Get your routine blood tests like CBC (complete blood count), blood sugar, thyroid profile, coagulation profile and liver function tests along with a scan of abdominal organs and pelvis. If you have problem with estrogen and progesterone combination, which is present in tablet Ortho-Cyclen, then you can start with Progesterone tablets containing Norethisterone from day 5 to 25 continuously for control of bleeding. Another best way for this treatment as well as birth control is the use of Mirena (Levonorgestrel intrauterine contraceptive device). You can discuss this with your doctor.
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Published At May 11, 2016
Reviewed AtDecember 14, 2025

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