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Can levlen (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) ed be the cause of my swelling in my ankles and slightly in my fingers i've been on it for 2 months before the pill i had iud merina also?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Not very likely : Birth control pills would be extremely low on the long list of things that cause swelling in fingers and ankles. I would schedule a visit with a primary care doctor to evaluate this.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/31/2022

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A member asked:

Can levlen (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) ed be the cause of my swelling in my ankles and slightly in my fingers i've been on it for 2 months before the pill i had iud merina also?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

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