Ethinyl Estradiol And Levonorgestrel (EC): What Should I Discuss With My Healthcare Provider Before Using Ethinyl Estradiol And Levonorgestrel Ec
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What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel (EC)?
Before taking ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel (EC), tell your doctor if you
- have high blood pressure, angina, or heart disease;
- have had a stroke;
- have a bleeding or blood-clotting disorder;
- have breast, uterine, or another hormone-related cancer;
- have liver disease;
- have undiagnosed, abnormal vaginal bleeding;
- have migraines or severe, recurrent headaches;
- have diabetes; or
- smoke.
You may not be able to take ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel (EC), or you may require special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
 | Ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel (EC) should not be used at any time during pregnancy except in an attempt to prevent pregnancy within 72 hours following unprotected sexual intercourse. |
 | The hormones in ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel (EC) pass into breast milk and may affect milk production. Do not take ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel (EC) without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. |
| Last updated: | June 28, 2006 |
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