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What is the strongest birth control pill on the market?

i was curious what is the strongest birth control pill on the market. i am on Tri-Nessa (generic version of Ortho Tri-Cyclin). it that the most strongest one? or is ortho cyclin stronger? i was on the low version but i wanted to be on the strongest pill out there not only for pregnancy but for acne problems i developed after giving birth to my son a year ago. thank you for your input!
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I am also looking for a stronger birth control pill.  I am currently on Ortho Tri-Cyclen, but I constantly bleed through.  I have a set alarm, and take it at the same time everyday, but it's not strong enough for my body.  I've had a depo shot twice before, and it was like having a 6 month period.

I'm allergic to latex, and my partner does not fit polyurethane condoms. Trojans are too small, but the durex ones are too big.  These are the only two male polyurethane condoms available here.  I've tried spermicide jellies, but I am very sensitive to chemicals and have reactions.  I've been considering an IUD but I'm afraid I would react to that as well.  If I don't find a resolution, sex is really not an option for my partner and I unless we plan of conceiving which I don't think will be for years yet.
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That's a very interesting question.  I don't know the exact answer, but it kind of seems like if you're not getting your period then you won't be ovulating so the answer would be yes, it's safe.  However, you could also look on the flip-side and say that you were taking the hormones (pills) and then stopped for a week so maybe your body would ovulate...especially closer to the 6 month mark.  That's very interesting.  If no one else answers, surely your doc would know, or you could just plan to use a condom during that week.
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Hi,
Okay i'm dum. (look, its even my nickname!) I have been on Depo for 5 years as I initially could not remember to take the pill. Gave up after a month of worrying.

So, now I am older twentysomething and don't want to ask anyone I know for fear of looking like an idiot....

Can you have sex on the last 7 days of your pill pack? (sugar pills)

See, my dilemma is, my Depo will not bring my period back right away. Usually takes 6+ months, so the doctors and some friends I know say. So I will just be taking the sugar pills (or stopping after 21) and not have a period. But does this mean that I am safe to have sex during this time?

thanks for listening!
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"Strong" is not always best.  What the doctors shoot for is the least amount of hormones that offers the highest amount of protection.  Also, there are different types of pills that work the best for acne--they are NOT all alike in that regard.  

High amounts of estrogen can lead to other problems.  That's why the pills of the past have been largely abandoned in favor of lower doses.  Taken properly and strictly on time, they are effective.
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My 16 year old daughter uses Yasmin for medical reasons, but another PLUS from this med is that she now has NO acne where before it was really bad. Not sure of the strength of the ones you listed or their affectiveness on acne, but just wanted to let you know what I have seen work.
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