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A 33-year-old member asked:

Can a woman overdose on nordette (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel)?

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Dr. Nela Cordero
Pediatrics 56 years experience
BCP NORDETTE (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel): Usually no. It contains a small amount of hormone that can make you gain weight if more tablets are taken.
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Last updated Aug 17, 2018

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