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A member asked:

Can i start taking levlen (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) right away, or do i have to start taking them when my period ends?

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Dr. Alfredo Nieves answered

Specializes in Gynecology

End of menses: You should start your pils the day tht you start your period or the sunday aftr you start. This is so you don`t have or at least minmize the breakthrough bleeding that can ensue if you start in the middle of your cycle.

Dr Mirabile agreed

Answered 3/9/2015

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What is the difference between Levlen and Levora (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) BC pill..which one is effective to stop period??

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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??

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I am taking Levlen (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) ED and I still have a week and a half until my period is due to start but I am starting to have some spotting.

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I have been taking levlen (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) ED for 7 days, i started 3 days after my period finished. I had sex today and he came inside. Am i protected or do I need ec?

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What to do if i started taking levlen (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) ED to either make my period lighter or stop it completely. Has it worked for anyone else?

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