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Generess fe

Generess fe

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Brands

Combipatch • Aranelle • Activelle • Estro-pause N • Norinyl

Generic Drug

Estradiol and norethindrone

Side Effects

Common

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

Treats

Endometriosis
Condition

Related questions

A 34-year old female asked:

Taking generess fe over a year. Started milkthistle, 3 times a wk, a month ago. Recently found an interaction, how long till milkthistle is out of the system?

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A 17-year old female asked:

Took first active pill of gildess fe a day after taking last active pill of generess fe. How long until I am protected on new brand of pill? 7 days?

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A 20-year old female asked:

Is missing three periods in a row normal while on generess fe? Should i be worried?

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A 39-year old asked:

Any advice? I have been on generess fe for 5 months, and I have 2 periods a month now?

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A 17-year old female asked:

Took generess fe for 3 months, skipped placebo n switched to gildess fe after last active pill. Day 5 of new brand light bleedin?Normal or not working?

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A 21-year old female asked:

Generess fe birth control. What is your opinion on it?

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A 25-year old female asked:

I am taking generess fe from last month. I got my periods after 27 days. But the bleeding is very light . Is it because of the pills?

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A 18-year old female asked:

I take generess fe for my birth control is it still ok if i don't take it at the same hour everyday but within a few hours of regular time?

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A 20-year old female asked:

Is Junel 1/20 Fe and Microgestin 1/20 Fe the same, pharmacologically, to Generess Fe? I'm looking to switch without encountering side effects

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A 17-year old female asked:

Took generess fe for 3 months, switched to loestrin after taking last active pill. Since there was no gap, my body will not ovulate n i'm protected?

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A 38-year old female asked:

Will my bad menstrual cramps go away when i start taking generess fe?

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A 18-year old female asked:

Is it normal to miss a period on generess fe? I've been on it for 7 months and last month for the 1st time, had no period.

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A 24-year old female asked:

Im taking generess fe. I only have 4 brown pills at the end of the pack. When should I expect my period? The first day of brown pill or last day?

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A 33-year old female asked:

I just started on a new bc pill generess fe anmy cycle has been on 22days i started a lot of cramps an clots this week is this normal feelin weak jitte?

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A 18-year old female asked:

How long does it take for the birth control pill "generess fe" to be effective?

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A 36-year old asked:

I am on the generess fe pill and my period starts in 9 days..I had unprotected sex..?

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A 53-year old asked:

Can you tell me what to do about birth control pill question. How is the generess fe pill?

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A 30-year old female asked:

I've been on generess fe bc for 3 months. My periods are lighter but they are 2 weeks long & start before my placebo pills should I change start date?

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A 32-year old female asked:

I recently started Generess Fe and am worried about blood clots and embolisms. Can I do anything to reduce my risk, or put my mind at ease?

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A 28-year old female asked:

I started generess fe the day after a surgical abortion. On day 4 and 5 i start exp cramping and back aches as well as light bleeding, normal ?

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A 18-year old female asked:

I am taking green tea triple fat burner by applied nutrition and I am wondering will it affect my birth control pill generess fe effectiveness?

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A 33-year old female asked:

Can COC pills, besides those with drospirenone, affect potassium levels? I'm on Generess Fe.

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A 24-year old female asked:

I was given methylprednisolone 4mg dospak yesterdayy and i take generess 28 fe chewable tablets, will there be any interactions?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 41-year old asked:

How soon will generess fe protect me from pregnancy?

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A member asked:

What is wrong with me? Did i take the test too early? Do you think there is a high chance i'm pregnant? Please help me! my question requires a long explanation, so here goes.. I am seventeen years old and was put on generess fe birth control in mid ju

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A 20-year old female asked:

Had sex early feb.Used condom&pull out.Period came march4(so i started generess fe bc)still on periodits average looken.Pregnant?Miscarriage?Stop bc?

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A 24-year old female asked:

On Generess FE, finished high dose Amoxicillin prescription on day 6 of new pack - chance of pregnancy if unprotected sex during cycle with no missed pills?

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A 17-year old female asked:

Getting a vaginal ultrasound during my placebo week, I have two active pills left. Is it safe to skip to my new pack to avoid my period? Generess fe

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A 25-year old female asked:

I am 25 yrs old and I smoke bout a pack and a half a day and I'm on generess few BC only meds I take. I've notices a small knot on my upper left arm?

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A 31-year old asked:

How long does it take for the birth control pill, generess to work?

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