Portia
Portia is a birth control pill that uses a combination of estrogen and progestin to prevent pregnancy and regulate menstrual cycle. The hormones in Portia work by preventing ovulation and thickening cervical mucus, which makes it more difficult for sperm to enter the cervix.
Birth control type
Combination Pill
Price
$15/month or $0 copay with most insurance
Also known as
Altavera, Chateal, Kurvelo, Lillow, Marlissa
Quantity
21 active + 7 inactive
Brand
Barr Laboratories Inc
Equivalent medications
Levora, Levonorgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol 0.15mg/0.03mg oral tablet, Marlissa, Kurvelo, Chateal EQ, Altavera
Risks
- Not suitable for smokers over age 35.
Side Effects
- Spotting between periods
- Nausea and vomiting
- Sore breasts
- Headaches
- Change in sex drive
Benefits
- Increased menstrual regularity
- Lighter periods
- Less painful periods
Online prescription
Skip the office visit and pharmacy lines.
$0 copay with most insurance
Affordable with or without insurance.
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Birth control type
Combination Pill
Price
$15/month or $0 copay with most insurance
Also known as
Altavera, Chateal, Kurvelo, Lillow, Marlissa
Quantity
21 active + 7 inactive
Brand
Barr Laboratories Inc
Equivalent medications
Levora, Levonorgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol 0.15mg/0.03mg oral tablet, Marlissa, Kurvelo, Chateal EQ, Altavera
Risks
- Not suitable for smokers over age 35.
Side Effects
- Spotting between periods
- Nausea and vomiting
- Sore breasts
- Headaches
- Change in sex drive
Benefits
- Increased menstrual regularity
- Lighter periods
- Less painful periods
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Does Portia help with heavy periods?
If you are experiencing heavy periods or painful cramps, Portia can make your symptoms less severe. Our doctors are here to help - if you have heavy periods, let us know in the consultation so our doctors can make sure you find the right fit.
Does Portia make you gain weight?
Like most modern birth control pills, Portia lacks estrogen levels that are high enough to cause weight gain. Abundant recent evidence shows that there is no causal link between modern birth control and weight gain (aside from the shot, Depo Provera). If weight gain is a concern for you or you experience it after starting birth control, reach out to us so our doctors can discuss your options with you.
Does Portia help with acne?
Birth control has long been prescribed as treatment for acne. If acne is a concern for you, let us know in the consultation and our doctors will help you find the right brand for you.
How long after I start taking Portia am I fully protected against pregnancy?
Portia is effective right away if you start taking it within 5 days after the start of your last period. If you start taking combination birth control pill anytime after the 5th day of your cycle, you won’t be protected against pregnancy for 7 days. During these 7 days, you should use backup contraception (like condoms) during vaginal sex, since there is still a possibility you could get pregnant.
