Ortho Tri Cyclen As Emergency Contraception Posted: 08-08-04 23:15pm
Hi all.
Thanks to hotasfrick for listing that
planned parenthood website for oral
contraceptions that can be used for
emergency contraception. My ob gyn had
told me in my last visit (about three
months ago) that this was an acceptable
equivalent to an map. However, i've
forgotten the exact dosage of taking ortho
tri. For some reason 2-3 blue pills
taken twice 12 hrs. Apart is heavy in my
mind for what is correct.
I have been sick as of late with upset
stomach and the uncomfortable consequences
of such (vomiting and diarrhea) so when my
boyfriend and I had unprotected sex, I was
concerned that my pill would not be as
effective. This was on saturday night.
It is now sunday night and I have taken
two blue pills. I will take another two
tomorrow... Should I take 3?
Also now that i've taken more than one a
day, my schedule is thrown off... Do I
throw out the pack and start anew when I
get my period next time and start the new
pack on the sunday of my next period?
Sorry for the longwinded posting. Just
concerned.
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2ferano
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 23 Dec 2003 Posts: 3717
Posted: 08-12-04 03:43am
Umm, it should say in that website I
posted the exact dosage. I know this is
late and I apologize.
When I used mine for map, I just took one
pill a day until the pack was up. In
other words, I just went ahead and
finished my pack, went one week off, and
then started my new pack the sunday after
my period. It seemed like the best idea
at the time, and it worked fine for me.
Just make sure that you don't use this
method all of the time as it is not good
for you. I hope you figured out what to
do, because this post is late. I am
sorry.
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quick07
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 27 Nov 2004 Posts: 1
Posted: 11-27-04 16:03pm
What is the website that has the exact
dosage posted? I need to use orthro for
emergency contraception. I am not
currently taking it but I have one unused
pack.
Thanks for the help.
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