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Norelgestromin and Ethinyl Estradiol Transdermal System
Ortho Evra
Other name(s): Contraceptive patch Logo
Brand name(s): Ortho Evra
Other name(s): Contraceptive patch
What side effects can this medication cause?
Norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol contraceptive patch may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- reaction at the application site
- upset stomach
- vomiting
- stomach cramps or bloating
- diarrhea
- constipation
- gingivitis (swelling of the gum tissue)
- weight gain or weight loss
- brown or black skin patches
- acne
- swelling of the hands, feet, or lower legs (fluid retention)
- hair growth in unusual places
- bleeding or spotting between menstrual periods
- changes in menstrual flow
- painful or missed periods
- breast tenderness, enlargement, or discharge
- difficulty wearing contact lenses
Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor immediately:
- severe headache
- shortness of breath
- severe vomiting
- partial or complete loss of vision
- double vision
- speech problems
- dizziness or faintness
- weakness or numbness of an arm or leg
- crushing chest pain or chest heaviness
- coughing up blood
- calf pain
- severe stomach pain
- yellowing of the skin or eyes
- severe depression
- unusual bleeding
- loss of appetite
- extreme tiredness, weakness, or lack of energy
- fever
- dark-colored urine
- light-colored stool
- rash
Norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol contraceptive patch may increase the risk of developing endometrial and breast cancer, gallbladder disease, liver tumors, heart attack, stroke, and blood clots. Talk to your doctor about the risks of using this medication.
Norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol contraceptive patch may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
Last Revised: 04/01/2003
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Estradiol and weight gain
Seems that estradiol and weight gain is not relates
[quote:7c0229c451]Physicians counseling patients about weight gain should note that the prevalence of overweight among American women as a whole (body mass index >27.3) is increasing due to reduced levels of activity and increased caloric intake, particularly among adolescents.[/quote:7c0229c451]
Extacted from this study : http://www.contraceptiononline.org/slides/slide01.cfm?q=ethinyl+estradiol&dpg=2
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estradiol and fsh levels
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