What Is Ortho Novum?

Ortho Novum is an oral birth control that you must have a prescription for in order to be able to obtain it. There are several different types of Ortho Novum that is available on the market today. With each type they still contain the two hormones, progestin and estrogen. This pill helps to stop ovulation, preventing you from becoming pregnant. It also helps to alter the lining of your uterus and thickens the cervical mucus like most birth control pills do. 
 
The Ortho Novum is the most common birth control pill that millions of women use in the world today. Not only does Ortho Novum help prevent pregnancy from occurring, but studies also show that it has helped several women to decrease the blood that they might lose during their menstrual cycle, decrease the pain you might experience, along with having a regular monthly cycle. The risk of having ovarian cysts is also decreased with Ortho Novum.
 
When consuming this method of birth control it will not protect you or your partner from a sexually transmitted disease such as chlamydia, HIV, or even gonorrhea. Therefore, you might want to consider using another type of contraceptive as well before you have intercourse.
 
Make sure you take this contraceptive just as the doctor has prescribed it to you. Consult your physician if you have any questions or side effects when taking Ortho Novum. Take this medication with food or before bedtime, that way it doesn't cause you to have an upset stomach.