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Oral contraceptives come in a variety of formulations. The main division is between combined oral contraceptive pills, containing both estrogen and progesterone, and progesterone only pills (mini-pills). Combined oral contraceptive pills also come in varying types, including varying doses of estrogen, and whether the dose of estrogen or progesterone changes from week to week. more...

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All contain the estrogen ethinyl estradiol, although in varying amounts, and one of a number of different progesterones. They are taken for 21 days with then a 7 day gap during which a withdrawal bleed (often, but incorrectly, referred to as a menstrual period) occurs. These differ in the amount of estrogen given, and whether they are monophasic (only one dose of estrogen and progesterone during the 21 days) or multiphasic (varying doses).

Monophasic

These are given as 21 tablets of estrogen and progesterone, followed by 7 tablets of placebo. Different formulations contain different amounts of estrogen and progesterone:

20 mcg estrogen
- 0.1 mg levonorgestrel (Alesse®, Levline®)
- 1 mg norethindrone acetate (Loestrin 1/20®Fe)
30 mcg estrogen
- 0.15 mg levonorgestrel (Levlen®, Levora®, Nordette®)
- 0.3 mg norgestrel (Lo-Ovral®)
- 0.15 mg desogestrel (Desogen®, Organon; Ortho-Cept®, Ortho-McNeil)
- 1.5 mg norethindrone acetate (Loestrin® 1.5/30)
- 3.0 mg drospirenone (Yasmin®)
35 mcg estrogen
- 0.25 mg norgestimate (Ortho-Cyclen®)
- 0.4 mg norethindrone (Ovcon-35®, Warner Chilcott)
- 0.5 mg norethindrone (Modicon®, Brevicon®)
- 1 mg norethindrone (Ortho-Novum 1/35®, Necon®, Norethin®, Norinyl 1/35®)
- 1 mg ethynodiol diacetate (Demulen 1/35®, Zovia 1/35E®)
50 mcg estrogen
- 0.4 mg norethindrone (Ovcon-50®, Warner Chilcott))
- 1 mg norethindrone (Necon 1/50®, Norinyl 1/50®, Ortho-Novum 1/50®, Ovcon-50®)
- 0.5 mg norgestrel (Ovral®)
- 1 mg ethynodiol diacetate (Demulen 1/50®, Zovia 1/50E®)

Multiphasic

Desogestrel 0.15 mg and ethinyl estradiol 0.02 mg x 14 tablets, followed by ethynil estradiol 0.01 mg x 2 tablets, followed by 5 tablets of placebo (Kariva®, Barr Laboratories; Mircette®, Organon)
Desogestrel 0.1 mg ethynil estradiol 0.025 mg x 7 tablets, followed by desogestrel 0.125 mg and ethynil estradiol 0.025 mg x 7 tablets, followed by desogestrel 0.15 mg and ethynil estradiol 0.025 mg x 7 tablets, followed by 7 tablets of ferric oxide (Cyclessa®, Organon; Velivet®, Barr Laboratories)
Norethindrone 0.5 mg and ethinyl estradiol 0.035 mg x 7 tablets, followed by 0.75 mg of norethindrone and 0.035 mg of ethinyl estradiol x 7 tablets, followed by 1 mg of norethindrone and 0.035 of ethinyl estradiol, followed by 7 tablets of placebo (Ortho-Novum 7/7/7®)
Norethindrone 0.5 mg and 0.035 mg of ethinyl estradiol x 10 tablets, followed by 1 mg norethindrone and 0.035 ethinyl estradiol x 11 tablets, followed by 7 tablets of placebo (Ortho-Novum 10/11®)

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Jabek's clutch single saves Stevenson
From Chicago Sun-Times, 4/12/03 by Dick Quagliano

Brian Jabek lofted a bases-loaded single with two outs in the bottom of the seventh that scored two runs as No. 5 Stevenson edged Carmel 4-3 Friday in Lincolnshire.

I was thinking right field," said Jabek, who was 2-for-4 on the day. It wasn't a pitch that you hit to right field, but I guess it worked."

Stevenson (4-1), behind a complete game from Brian Shust, scored two in the first inning when Shust and Greg Piggott had RBI singles. Carmel (5-3) made it 2-2 in the sixth and took the lead on Dave Kleeber's RBI single in the top of the seventh.

*Jim Sajewich (2-0) went seven innings while striking out 10 and allowing five hits in Glenbard West's 5-3 victory over No. 1 Lyons (4- 2, 1-1 West Suburban Silver). Mike Sanew hit a two-run homer and Shea Moroni added a solo shot for the Hilltoppers (4-2, 1-1).

*Tim Marcec went 3-for-5 with four RBI as No. 4 St. Rita outslugged No. 12 Joliet Catholic (3-3) 19-12. Bob Fiore was 2-for-4 with three RBI for the Mustangs (9-3), and Rick Deskovich added two RBI on 3-for-4 hitting. Mike Cummings improved to 2-0.

*Gary Perinar had a homer and two RBI as No. 20 Minooka (7-2) topped No. 18 Bradley (4-2) 6-5.

H-F, Backe shut down Richards

Sarah Backe threw a two-hitter and had an RBI to lead visiting Homewood-Flossmoor past Richards 2-0 in a SICA crossover.

Allison Cuculich put the Vikings (2-1) ahead in the fourth with an RBI double.

A wild pitch advanced pinch-runner Jessica Daley to third and she scored the second run of the inning on Backe's fielder's choice.

This is a fantastic win for us," said Backe, who struck out six and walked one. There are so many good teams down here, and this shows who we are."

Freshman Amanda LeBeau allowed three hits and struck out four for Richards (4-2).

*Jamie Redman was 4-for-4 and scored twice as Lincoln-Way Central (4-1) beat host Plainfield 3-0. Cait Paus and Nikki Radochonski had two hits each for the Knights. Kerri Watt pitched a three-hit shutout.

*Resurrection's Sara Somogyi threw a one-hitter and struck out 13 to lead the visiting No. 20 Bandits (7-4) to a 3-0 victory over No. 13 Elmwood Park (2-3).

Taylor, Johnson boost Thornwood

Two-time defending Class AA boys track state champion Thornwood rolled to its first outdoor invitational win at Glenbard South in Glen Ellyn.

The Thunderbirds scored 216 points to Downers Grove North's 103. Oswego was third with 86.

I'm feeling good with my first 400 [meter dash] outdoors,'' said Thornwood senior Stephen Taylor, who won the event in 50.2 seconds. I just want to focus on my form and strategy.''

Taylor also was on the winning 1,600 relay, which ran a 3:30.7, and the winning 400 relay (42.9).

Jeremy Johnson was another multiple winner for Thornwood. Johnson won the 100 (10.8) and was on the 400 and 1,600 relays.

Reins gives Stevenson a lift

Stevenson showed why it is one of the top teams in the state by winning the Robert Bohl Invitational in Mundelein. The Patriots scored 163.45 points. Elk Grove was second with 157.80.

Stevenson competed without David Levora, who was on his way to the United States Gymnastics Association regionals. The Patriots still got a sparkling performance from Geoffrey Reins, who won the all- around with 57.25.

Reins won the high bar with 9.80, the floor with 9.60 and the pommel horse with 9.50. Elk Grove's Mick Persino was second in the all-around with 56.30.

DePaul lands Crane star Thompson

Crane basketball star Lorenzo Thompson said he will sign a letter of intent to play for DePaul next season.

The 6-8 center/forward led Crane to the Public League championship and averaged 18 points and 12 rebounds his senior year. Thompson, a three-time All-City selection, was leaning toward DePaul but did not sign early because he wanted to test the waters.

A lot of schools came after me when they heard that I did not commit early,'' Thompson said. I was slowed because of injury early in the season and many of those schools backed off, then came back at me hard when I started playing well later in the season.

DePaul stayed with me the whole way. That let me know they were really sincere in their efforts to sign me."

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