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1353681 tn?1387083733

Is it ok to dissolve a birth control pill before swallowing?

Started norethindrone recently; it is not estrogen, but rather a form of progestin... but is also partially used as birth control and for endometriosis.. It is a chalky pill, and I let it sit in my mouth to get it just right so it doesn't hit my throat.. but I notice it dissolves most of the way in my mouth before I swallow.. is it ok to just dissolve it for a couple mins in water before taking it.. I'd assume it is the same thing as it dissolving in my mouth.. ?
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i ll say u shouldn't do that..in my opinion try other methods of birth control...pills can disturb hormone,can increase your weight..
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I actually am not on this by choice; it is a method to treat endometriosis (extra growth of uterine tissue).. so mainly birth control pills are what is used to minimize growth (had to have cysts removed this year due to endometriosis)..I don't even date right now lol, so this is just used as a treatment for that.  so while it can cause weight gain (my other form did).. this one doesn't have many side effects.. I just wonder if its ok to dissolve it first in water (it dissolves anyway in my mouth lol)..
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