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Brands	Effectiveness	Holistic Benefits	Side Effects	Number of Ratings
Ortho-Novum	9	5.77	3.23	11
NuvaRing	7.9	6.29	3.85	86
Yaz	6.6	5.83	4	159
Loestrin	6.58	5.61	4.14	99
Yasmin	6.51	5.46	3.87	63
Ortho Tri-Cyclen	6.13	5.59	4.2	165

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Effectiveness of Ortho-Novum by Condition

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Ortho-Novum, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	0%	13.3%	80%	6.7%	0%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Blood Pressure	6.7%	0%	93.3%	0%	0%
Breathing	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Confidence	0%	0%	93.3%	6.7%	0%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Digestion	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Emotional Well-being	0%	6.7%	80%	13.3%	0%
Energy	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Eyesight	0%	13.3%	86.7%	0%	0%
Memory	0%	0%	93.3%	6.7%	0%
Mental Clarity	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Pain	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Patience	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Sexual Health	0%	20%	73.3%	6.7%	0%
Skin Complexion	6.7%	13.3%	80%	0%	0%
Sleep	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Stress Level	0%	0%	93.3%	6.7%	0%

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Commonly Reported Ortho-Novum Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Acne	91.7%	8.3%	0%	0%	0%
Breast Tenderness	78.6%	7.1%	7.1%	7.1%	0%
Change in Sex Drive	71.4%	21.4%	7.1%	0%	0%
Dizziness	93.3%	6.7%	0%	0%	0%
Fatigue	93.3%	6.7%	0%	0%	0%
Headache	93.3%	6.7%	0%	0%	0%
High Blood Pressure	83.3%	8.3%	0%	8.3%	0%
Irregular Bleeding	70%	30%	0%	0%	0%
Mood Swings	86.7%	13.3%	0%	0%	0%
Stomach Ache	66.7%	33.3%	0%	0%	0%
Yeast Infection	92.9%	7.1%	0%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Ortho-Novum Side Effects

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Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Blurred Vision	83.3%	16.7%	0%	0%	0%
Change in Weight	53.3%	33.3%	13.3%	0%	0%
Eye / Vision Problems	86.7%	13.3%	0%	0%	0%
Irregular Bleeding	80%	20%	0%	0%	0%
Irregular Periods (women)	83.3%	16.7%	0%	0%	0%
Numbing Sensation	92.9%	7.1%	0%	0%	0%
Pain in Limbs	92.9%	7.1%	0%	0%	0%
Reduced Libido	66.7%	33.3%	0%	0%	0%

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Episodes since taking Ortho-Novum

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09 Jul 2010	the pil has been affective. I took it for about 8 or 9 years. I am no longer on it and have had my colesterol checked and my HDL was low and I have read articles that says that may be due to the birth control pill. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
05 Jan 2010	gained too much weight while taking Ortho Novum —Posted by Rose Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
27 Jul 2009	Use other forms of contraception if taking amoxicillian because it lowers the effectiveness and you will get pregnant... like me. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
21 May 2009	have had no real side affects —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use