Details on: Levlen®
Levonorgestrel 0.15 mg and Ethinyl Estradiol 0.03 mg tablets
Levlen is a monophasic oral contraceptive, meaning it contains single fixed doses of progestin and estrogen—in the forms of Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol—throughout the treatment cycle. Women have been using Levlen safely and effectively for more than 14 years in the United States.
About the Pill
- Easy to use—one pill, once a day
- 99% effective in preventing pregnancy when used as directed
- No permanent effects on fertility—you can become pregnant when you stop taking the Pill
More than pregnancy prevention
When used properly, oral contraceptives are one of the most effective forms of birth control. Levlen, like many other birth control pills, offers health benefits such as:
- More regular periods
- Less painful periods
- Lighter menstrual flow (and less threat of anemia due to iron deficiency)
- Less chance of acute pelvic inflammatory disease
- Fewer ovarian cysts
- Less likelihood of ectopic (tubal) pregnancy
- Protection against cancer of the ovaries and the lining of the uterus
- Protection against non-cancerous breast cysts and lumps
Talk to your healthcare professional today
To find out if Levlen is right for you, ask your healthcare professional. He or she can tell you more about the benefits of monophasic birth control pills and help you make an informed decision.
OCs can be associated with increased risks of several serious side effects, and do not protect against HIV infection or other sexually transmitted diseases. Women, particularly those 35 and over, are strongly advised not to smoke due to the risk of serious cardiovascular side effects.
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