Norethindrone-E.Estradiol-Iron

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Sep 29, 2023

Pros & Cons


Norethindrone, Ethinyl Estradiol, Iron Pros and Cons

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  • You only need to take the birth control pill once daily.
  • Contraceptive effectiveness is close to 99% when taken as directed.
  • The combination of norethindrone, ethinyl estradiol, and iron is available in a low-cost generic version.
  • The pills come in a pill pack with a series of active and inactive pills to make it easier to remember. You should take one active pill every day followed by one inactive pill daily after the last active pill as per the dosing schedule in the patient information leaflet.

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  • You need to take norethindrone, ethinyl estradiol, and iron birth control pill at the same time every day.
  • Hormonal birth control can increase your risk of blood clots, heart disease, and breast cancer.
  • Birth control pills do not protect against HIV or other sexually transmitted diseases.