Question:
I started on Ortho Novum 7/7/7 last night.

Several people have said that it made them gain weight. How did it? Does it increase your appetite? Does it cause water retention? Anyone on Ortho Novum 7/7/7, I'd like to hear how it has worked for you and if you've had any problems with it. Thanks    — nguerra (posted on June 3, 2002)

June 3, 2002
I was on Ortho Novum 777 for about 10 years and I didn't have any of the side effects you refered to. I just switched to another pill because my doctor told me it would help with facial blemishes. And I have noticed a huge difference with that. Let me know if you have any more questions.
   — Sara N.

June 4, 2002
Is Ortho Novum a birth control pill? I was told that as a post op we should not take pills for birth control because we do not absorb them as well as before and they would therefore be less effective in preventing pregnancy. There are many other non-oral alternatives, such as condoms, IUD, Depo Provera, Lunelle, etc. I, for one, use Lunelle (monthly shot).
   — PT LawMom

June 4, 2002
Yes, Ortho Novum 777 is a BCP. I used condoms and the sponge before, but it seems that I am allergic to latex and spermacides...So, BCP is what my doc put me on instead.
   — nguerra