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A 17-year-old female asked:
I have started the pill about two months ago, levlen (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) ed. is it normal to be getting period pains on the pill? if not does it mean it's not working?
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Dr. Darrin Cunninghamanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience
Normal: Most women can see changes in their periods after they start the pill. However it is usually for the better. If in the next couple of months, it doesnt improve, talk to your doctor.
It doesnt mean that the pill isnt working though.
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A 33-year-old female asked:
I wS on levlen (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) ED for 9 months I stopped the pill 3 weeks ago while I had my period and got a copper IUD now I have my period when I'm not due?
Dr. James Rochesteranswered
Family Medicine 28 years experience
Abnl period: not uncommon when going off pill. See what happens over next 2 cycles and if still irregular talk to your gyn. Hope this helps. Good luck
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Can i skip a period on levlen (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) ED if i've already taken the sugar pills in the green section from saturday and sunday?
Dr. Paula Hillardanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 46 years experience
Not likely: Since you've already stopped the pill for 2 days, it's not likely you'll be able to skip your period this month.
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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 female asked:
How can I stop my period in the first 24 hours? Will it help if i take 1 levlen (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) ED pill from the red and 1 from the green?
Dr. Jane Van Disanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
Unlikely: It's unlikely that you can stop your period with 2 birth control pills. In order to stop bleeding you would need to take more pills, but taking high ... Read More
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