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A 32-year-old female asked:
I'm on levlen (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) ed and got my period today i keep getting really bad headace on one side going down to my neck i've been on pill for awhile first time?
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Dr. Jane Van Disanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
See Dr.: There are certain types of headaches and neurological complications that women have that would prevent them from being good candidates for taking the birth control pill. I think you should discuss this headache with your doctor to make sure that you're not at risk for a stroke or pulmonary embolism. Any history of headaches or migraines need to be discussed with your doctor.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
I just got levlen (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) ed. I'm confused about the red mark, and i don't know what the white sugar pills are for? Do i start the pill when i first period?
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
One per day: Not sure what red mark you are referring to but taking birth control is very simple. Take one pill per day. Start on the sunday after your first perio... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
What is the difference between Levlen and Levora (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) BC pill..which one is effective to stop period??
Dr. Douglas Lawsonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 30 years experience
Both: Both products can cause cessation of the period. Ask your gyn how to taper down the blanks if you're on a 28 pill pack, so you can go to continuous h... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
What is the difference between Levlen and Levora (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) BC pill..which one is effective to stop period??? what problems can it cause??
Dr. Dale Kristleanswered
Gynecology 42 years experience
The same: levlen and levora (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) are the exact same pill made by different manufacturers
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Been on levlen (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) ED for 21 days how soon will i get my period after starting sugar pills?
Dr. Sathish Adigopulaanswered
Pediatrics 22 years experience
.: Any day during the seven non-hormonal pills. But usually if taken regularly your period will start on almost the same day each month.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Started using levlen (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) to skip period, so skipped inactive pills put still got period. What do I do now to skip my next period? had spotting entire time
Dr. John cuong Doananswered
Family Medicine 20 years experience
You can try an all: progestin formula such as Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) injection if you want to avoid all menstruation altogether - though that is not really he... Read More
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