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Im on ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) for perimenopause symptoms, i also feel i have a thyroid issue, im taking 2 mg of melatonin to sleep nightly, is this harmful ?
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Melatonin: At this low dose, taken as needed, should be fine. Also might want to look into sleep hygiene techniques.
Answered 11/20/2012
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