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Im on ocella (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) and take it always at 10pm. i heard if ur overweight it doesn't work as well. i'm 5'10 and 157lbs, my bmi is normal. but i'm worried cuz i'm tall?

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Dr. Mabria Loqman answered

Specializes in Bariatrics

Myth: Ocella (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) does not have a dose restriction for overweight people. Your BMI is normal and you are not overweight. Ocella (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) should be effective for you

Answered 9/26/2016

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Normal BMI: You are not overweight and therefore should not be concerned that your pills are less effective.

Answered 8/4/2014

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Big container: dilutes what is put into it. But 157 pounds is not that big and wouldn't be all that different from everyone else using it. Without an actual examination, I cannot give specific medical advice on your particular health, but this is pretty much a math problem and 157 these days with obesity, is about average weight (for above average height !).

Answered 8/4/2014

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