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A 23-year old female asked:
I'm ALWAYS consistent w/my birth control-Ocella. I took it last night at 10 but vommited at 11pm so I took another pill. Will I be safe for sex?
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A 28-year old female asked:
Off Ocella (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) for 3 mos now. cycles were 30 days then 34 days. -test on 10th 12th 15th. On day 38 & still have - test. Time 2 see dr or should I wait?
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A 18-year old female asked:
I am taking Ocella (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol). If I started my pack a day late and haven't been taking my pills at the same time every day for the first week do I need plan b?
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A female asked:
Can i take advil while im on the birth control pill ocella?
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A 23-year old female asked:
Are the hormones in week 1 & 3 of Ocella (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) the same level? Can I take a missed pill from week 3 to sub for week 1?
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A 21-year old female asked:
Im on Ocella (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) and take it always at 10pm. I heard if ur overweight it doesn't work as well. I'm 5'10 and 157lbs, my BMI is normal. But I'm worried cuz I'm tall?
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A 20-year old female asked:
Is it true that certain birth control pills (ocella/yaz/yasmin) may be leading to gallbladder issues?
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A 30-year old female asked:
I recently came off of ocella (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) birth control. I have heard that people have gained weight as a result, is this possible?
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A 25-year old female asked:
On Sprintec BC for a yr. Switch to Ocella, (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) bad side effects, went back 2 sprintec after 2 days. had sex 13 days later. No missd pill. Chances of preg?
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A 23-year old female asked:
I just switched my b.C from ocella (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) to chateal due to insurance purposes and i liked ocella (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) cus it helped with my acne. Will chateal work just as well?
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A 18-year old female asked about a 18-year old female:
I took 3 active pills late in week 3 of Ocella. Had my period week, then started my pills like I do Sunday. Monday I had unprotected sex, and took plan b Tuesday 15 hours later. And also kept taking ocella regularly. What are the chances I'm pregnant?
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A 24-year old female asked:
Was prescribed Ocella (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) for acne & It makes me tired. Have been taking it for almost two weeks. When will this side effect go away.
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A 32-year old female asked:
I've been on Ocella (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) 5 mg for 3 months. First month was great. But now I've had spotting the past two months & not close to my periods. Is this normal?
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A 18-year old female asked:
Can I take ibuprofen while on the birth control pill ocella?
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A 26-year old asked:
Is it safe to take ocella (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) while pregnant or breastfeeding?
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A 38-year old asked:
I have been spotting on ocella (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) ocp's for over a week now. How long does it typically last?
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A female asked:
Took ocella (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) the first day of period-light period 1-2 days then heavy for 3. I need no period by 4 days later. take pill will skip this period?
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A 27-year old female asked:
I am a 27 year old female diagnosed with PCOS about two years ago. I have been taking ocella to help with regulating my period and it has worked well for me. Back in November 2015 I stopped the pill to try and change the situation with diet and exercise
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A 38-year old asked:
How long is it supposed to it take for ocella (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) birth control to help with acne?
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A 23-year old female asked:
I get extreme cramping in between my cycle. I am on ocella (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) and have been for 2yrs. When i get my period it debilitates me and is extremely heavy.
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A member asked:
How do I know i need plan b? I have been taking ocella birth control everyday but not at the same time every day. Last night i had unprotected sex and he ejaculated in me. Do i need to take plan b? I had my last period that started march 3rd and my next o
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A 19-year old female asked:
If I'm changing birth control pills do I have to have my no pill week? Or can I just skip it? Changing from Junel to Ocella (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol).
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A 24-year old female asked:
Are there any huge risks taking Ocella (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) for three months for acne? Is the risk for blood clots still there after stopping the pill after three months?
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A 18-year old female asked:
I took3pills late in week 3 of Ocella (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol). Had my period week, then started my pills Sunday. Monday I had unprotected sex,&took plan b tues & my BC. Preg?
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A member asked about a 18-year old female:
I've been taking ocella (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) oral birth control for about 2 months now. I just had sex, and the condom broke. Would it be necessary to take Plan B as well?
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A 25-year old female asked:
I want to start a treatment for Hashimoto's disease that would include taking Myo-Inositol (which some people take for infertility) and Selenium. Will taking these reduce the effectiveness of my birth control? I take a generic form of Ocella?
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A 25-year old female asked:
I was diagnosed with pcos when I was 19 years old. I am 25 now. I have been on ocella and metformin for 2 years and progesterone for 3 months before the metformin & bc. My question is how can I lose the abdominal fat that I have if I am no longer on presc
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A 16-year old female asked:
I just started taking bc called ocella (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) in august to control my irregular period.My last period was 6 days late. I have symptopms of pregnancy. Am i?
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A 24-year old female asked:
My dermatologist gave me Ocella (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) for my acne and was wondering if 3mg/0.03mg considered a low dosage? Also can Ocella (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) cause heart palpitations?
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A 40-year old female asked:
Experienced hairloss/thinning & cystic acne. Taking ocella (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) & spironolactone 25mg. Acne under control not thinning. Can i switch vitex for ocella (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol)?
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