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I'm going for a ganglion excision. i'm on yasmin (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) pill. would my pill still be effective with the anesthetic etc...

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Dr. John Fung answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Yes, effective: With ganglion excision, this is done with a regional block, has no effect on your gastrointestinal function and you should be able to tolerate and take most medications, including your ocp.

Dr Kass and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/8/2013

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