A member asked:

24yo 4mos on orthocyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate). having pms symps 3 weeks before period due (2/10) & metallic vaginal smell. also on ceftin- possible side effect? hpt was neg.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Satinover answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Partial answer: This isn't area of expertise--but I do know that Ceftin (cefuroxime) does produces metallic smell in secretions, often leaves that kind of taste in the mouth, too. Sorry i can't help beyond that!

Answered 6/24/2014

5.3k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

24yo 4mos on orthocyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate). having pms symps 3 weeks before period due (2/10) & metallic vaginal smell. also on ceftin- possible side effect? hpt was neg.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Satinover answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

I skipped 4 days on my birth control and started retaking it, I take trinessa, (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) I got my period and have had it for two weeks. Is that normal?

A member asked:

Lost three bc pills when will I start my period I was on the second week of my bc pills I take trinessa (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) & what should I do finish taken pack or stop?

A member asked:

Will a higher dosage of birth control pill help with vaginal dryness that ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) lo caused? Do monophasic pills have less side effects?

A member asked:

I am currently taking Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) and have been on birth control for 13 years. Is it normal to experience PMS 10 days out from my period?

A member asked:

I've just started a new birthcontrol called ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) 12 days ago and I've had my period 10 of those 12 days. Is this normal?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

I am on Trinessa, (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) can PMS symptoms start a week or two before your period?

Experiencing headaches ( not migranes) for the past 4 months on ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) and now on ortho cyclen, and insomnia, too high estrogen?

Help please? What is the difference between ortho cyclen and ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) birth control pills?

About two weeks ago i started my period. Concurrently, started monthly orthocyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) rx. I missed day three. Still menstruating. Causes? What to do?

My girlfriend and I were having sex and I finished inside of her. She has been on trinessa (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) birth control for only two and her period ended about 5 days as go could she get oregnant by? Sh Shouldget birth control?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?