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Can birth control pills (nortrel 1/35), cause heightened sense of smell?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Sense of smell: Yes it is known that birth control pills can enhance the sense of smell. It may be due to an increase in Progesterone levels.

Answered 4/5/2016

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A member asked:

Can birth control pills (nortrel 1/35), cause heightened sense of smell?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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