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How Long Should I Be Off Of Inh Before Trying To Get Pregnant?
- Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo Oral Precautions and Side Effects
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Pronounced: (proe-JES-tin/ES-troe-jen)
Warning
Smoking cigarettes/using tobacco while using hormonal birth control (pill/patch/ring) increases your risk of heart problems and stroke. Do not smoke. The risk of heart problems increases with age (especially in women over 35) and with frequent smoking (15 or more cigarettes a day).
Side Effects
Nausea, vomiting, headache, stomach cramping/bloating, dizziness, vaginal discomfort/irritation,...
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Ortho Tri-Cyclen (28) Oral Precautions and Side Effects
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