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Reviewer: It happens, 25-34 on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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I am currently 30yrs old. I was on Lo Ovral for about a year when I became pregnant. My child is now 10years. I will never take another oral contraceptive based solely on my experience with this one.
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Reviewer: A Brownie, 13-18 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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I have been taking Lo Ovral for over 8 months me and my boyfriend have really enjoyed this birth control. It has regulated my periods and I have not gotten pregnant. I take this birth control as directed. Make sure that you do not miss any pills and take them around the same time everyday. I advise every woman to set an alarm everyday. I especially set that alarm around my school day. I really am
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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For 26 years I have been on it an have had no side effects and no pregnancies
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Reviewer: TreesAreGreat, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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Side effects and everything varies. My experience from taking it for three years was that I didn't experience any side effects. If I did, I didn't notice. I had also lost weight-8 pant sizes! My periods were barely there and until a form of permanent birth control is done, I'll be taking this pill until then. Of course this was with recommended usage. I never missed a day and was never
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Reviewer: jszinnerman, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I was on this pill for about 3 to 4 years before I stopped it this past December. I've missed 1 or 2 pills at a time and still never got pregnant. My periods were light to normal flow, and my cramps weren't that bad. The only thing I worry about now is how long it will actually take for me to get pregnant. Overall I believe this pill was the best choice. I was once on the patch and it made
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