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Can I Take Levora Contraceptive Despite Its Side Effects?

This may be a "stupid" question, but should I be worried about taking Levora (birth control)? I'm 19 years old and this is my first oral-contraceptive. All of the reviews I've read about this pill indicate moodiness and weight gain. Should I be concerned about this at all or wait and just see if it becomes an issue? I've had previous problems (not clinically diagnosed, however) with depression, etc. Does thinking about it make it worse? Better? Anything at all?
Fri, 10 Jan 2014
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Hello,
Levora contains combination hormone medication is used to prevent pregnancy. It contains 2 hormones a progestin and an estrogen.
As you suspected, it may cause mood changes and depression (such as new/worsening depression).
thus it may worsen your depression.
If you are diagnosed as depression, it is better to consult your treating physician about the issue of taking Levora.

Hope this helps.
Wishing you good health.
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Can I Take Levora Contraceptive Despite Its Side Effects?

Hello, Levora contains combination hormone medication is used to prevent pregnancy. It contains 2 hormones a progestin and an estrogen. As you suspected, it may cause mood changes and depression (such as new/worsening depression). thus it may worsen your depression. If you are diagnosed as depression, it is better to consult your treating physician about the issue of taking Levora. Hope this helps. Wishing you good health.