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Nortrel 0.5/35 birth control pill reviews

3.5

2 reviews

Nortrel 0.5/35 birth control pill has an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars from a total of 2 reviews when used as a contraceptive. These are self-reported reviews where users of Nortrel 0.5/35 birth control pill review their satisfaction with this contraceptive and any side effects they feel they experienced whilst using.
Nortrel 0.5/35 has a high level of estrogen which can be really useful if you suffer from spotting with other birth control pills. The progestin dosage is lower than with Nortrel 1/35 which may be better for some side effects such as bloating. The 28 day packet contains placebo pills to cause a withdrawal bleed.

Daily

Frequency

91% - 99+%

Effectiveness

Increased

Blood clot risk

None

Effect on fertility

Nortrel 0.5/35 birth control pill

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3.5

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Combination birth control pill  
Used for 12 - 18 mo
39 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  3 days ago
Nortrel 0.5/35 birth control pill  

I really liked this birth control for a year. But now I don’t know what happened. My periods used to be very light like nothing at all. But recently I started getting cramps before my 3 month placebo week and I took my placebo week and have been bleeding very heavily for over 7 days into my active pills

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Combination birth control pill  
Used for 8+ yr
39 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  17th Dec 24
Nortrel 0.5/35 birth control pill  

Overall discomfort.

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Somewhat negative mood

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Acne or bad skin

Heavy periods

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Nortrel 0.5/35 pill ingredients

Main hormones in Nortrel 0.5/35 pill

High estrogen

Androgenic progestin

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