Diflucan is unique in many ways. It is the only oral pill available for vaginal yeast* infections, so it can be taken anytime, anywhere - unlike creams and suppositories, which normally require you to wait until bedtime. Diflucan works from the inside out, penetrating deep into the vaginal tissue. A single dose of Diflucan remains in the tissue at effective levels for 3 days fighting the infection.

Ethinyl estradiol is a form of estrogen and norelgestromin is a form of progesterone. These are both female hormones involved in conception. The ethinyl estradiol and norelgestromin topical patch releases estrogen and progesterone that are absorbed directly through the skin.

ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN, introduced in 1992, is the only oral contraceptive cleared in the U.S. for the treatment of moderate acne vulgaris in women 15 years of age or older who have no known contraindication to oral contraceptive therapy. Women who desire contraception, who have begun menstruation and who are unresponsive to topical anti-acne medications can benefit. It is also indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use oral contraceptives as a method of contraception.

There are a variety of health benefits associated with the use of oral contraceptives like ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN, including reduced cramping, increased menstrual regularity and lighter menstrual flow. In addition, the Pill may decrease the incidence of acute pelvic inflammatory disease -- a condition which, left untreated, can cause infertility. Iron-deficiency anemia and ectopic pregnancies may also occur less frequently among Pill users. The Pill does not, however, protect users against sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV.