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A 21-year-old female asked:
Will a higher dosage of birth control pill help with vaginal dryness that ortho tri cyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) lo caused? do monophasic pills have less side effects?
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Dr. Bruce Jacobsanswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Yes,a higher dose: of estrogen will help. Monophasic pills do not have less side effects,as far as I know.
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