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Evra • Biphasil • Femodene • LEVETTE • Loette • Novynette • Oralcon • Cilest • Famynor • Trigestrel

Generic Drug

Ethinyl estradiol

Side Effects

Common

Bloating or abdominal fullness
Mood changes
Alopecia
Headache
Abdominal pain
Mask of pregnancy
Fluid retention
Mood swings
Weight changes
Emotional instability
Hair loss
Breast pain
Excess hair
Rash
Emotional problems

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A 43-year old asked:

When in my cycle can I take minesse?

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A 20-year old female asked:

Hi. ive been on birthcontrol minesse for 4 months now. last month i made a mistake i took one active pill not in the correct order. will it not work?

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A female asked:

I m start taking minesse before 2days and i had unsafe sex so it have chances to get pregnant?

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A 26-year old female asked:

Ive been using Minesse for abit over a month now and Ive had my period for almost a month ?

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A 17-year old female asked:

I am on Minesse (24 active, 4 inactive). I want to skip my period this month. Is this possible by skipping inactive(even tho would mess up schedule?)

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 31-year old female asked:

I experienced some bleeding after intercourse, Im on a pill called minesse for about 20 days now and today was 1st time to have any sort of blessing?

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A 41-year old female asked:

My 19 year old who is my legal dependent is experiencing problems with her menstrual cycle. She was on Minesse/Mirelle however after a few months her cycle again continued for 3 weeks on end. Shes taking Qlaira for 3 days but her cycle hasnt ended.

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A 26-year old female asked:

My first time on contraceptive (minesse) im on the third white pill still hvnt got my period. Should i be alarmed.

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A 31-year old female asked:

I m currently using minesse contraceptive, i want to fall pregnant what should I do, should I just miss one of the tablet?

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A 21-year old female asked:

Usually take Melodene and skip my period. Had to switch to Minesse bc of availability this month. Had breakthrough bleeding 2 weeks into Minesse. Now had my period for over 8 days and still bleeding. Last periods (mths ago) were shorter. Any concern

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A 17-year old female asked:

I skipped my period using minesse birth control two months ago. Last month ,I had my period as normal. If I skipped this month would it be ok?

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A 35-year old female asked:

I'm a 35 year woman with endometriosis symptoms. My gynae prescribed Minesse to manage symptoms until I was ready to get pregnant. Im ready to get pregnant now. Can I simply stop the pill? Today is the last day of my period and took the last red pill

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A 27-year old female asked:

What is the best way to stop taking oral contraception (Yaz) after taking it for 10 years? Previously was on Minesse for skin but wanting to stop completely. What supplements can I take to prevent my body going into shock and breaking out etc?

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A 30-year old female asked:

What causes low body temp? Mine's 96f in the am lately- bought new therm thinking it was broken but still averages 96f. I'm so cold!

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 51-year old male asked:

Would you recommend the minettes device for menierres related vertigo. I have tried meds, diet and am in very good health except for this. ?

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A 50-year old male asked:

I've had menierres for approx 7 yrs vertigo just returned after 6 months of feeling great. Read about minettes device, please advise if recommended ?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 52-year old male asked:

Just got the results of thyroid scan. The range is 5% to 30% in 24hrs. Mine's is 64% first day, 70% second day and 64.8% for the last day. Help!?

3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

A 42-year old asked:

There are no meneses from last two months and I am facing watery discharge from my vagina. What should I do?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 31-year old female asked:

Since 1 yr removed copper t till now im not pregnant. I've have lateness but then the meneses are here what should I do?

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A female asked:

How long does birth control withdrawal bleed last? Mine's come of the 2nd off active pills and is very light. Is it normal?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 22-year old female asked:

Having complications with my menstrual cycle. I misse the month of feb, april, july, and aug. I am not pregnant. Why could this be?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 44-year old asked:

Why do I see worse than my friend whose eye's 4 and mine's 1 when having our prescription glasses on?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 32-year old female asked:

Even if i'm not overweight, can losing 5-10 lbs lower my blood pressure? Mine's still 160/90 w/two meds - enalapril and furosemide.

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 19-year old female asked about a 49-year old female:

My mom is yawning and burping continuously for the past 5 mins.she feels a bit dizzy too.why is it happening.could you suggest a remedy.

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A member asked:

Helo dr! kindly help me on my querry! my last menstrual period was on 9th may 2012, had an intercourse on 25th, 27th and 28th of the same month, misse?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 31-year old male asked:

I dislocated my knee 8 monts ago.Partial tear to medial and cruciate ligaments.Damage to minescus and cartilage.Would you recommend a arthroscopy?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 22-year old male asked:

I cumed in my pant and touched my girlfrnd vagina my hand may be wet, her periods we suppose 2 be next day, she has missesed it can she b pregnent?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A female asked:

A friend of mine's mother in law has surgery 3 days ago, she has not awakened from surgery yet? When do we start to worry? Person had to have emergency surgery because masses were found in the stomach, the colon was blocked. The patient had surgery 3 da

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