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Alesse can cause birth defects. Do not use if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant, or if you miss two menstrual periods in a row. If you have recently had a baby, wait at least 4 weeks before taking Alesse (6 weeks if you are breast-feeding). Do not use Alesse if you have:

* a history of a stroke or blood clot;

* circulation problems (especially if caused by diabetes);

* a hormone-related cancer such as breast or uterine cancer;

* abnormal vaginal bleeding;

* liver disease or liver cancer;

* severe high blood pressure;

* severe migraine headaches;

* a heart valve disorder; or

* a history of jaundice caused by birth control pills.

Before using Alesse, tell your doctor if you have:

* high blood pressure, heart disease, congestive heart failure, angina (chest pain), or a history of heart attack;

* high cholesterol or if you are overweight;

* a history of depression;

* gallbladder disease;

* diabetes;

* seizures or epilepsy;

* a history of irregular menstrual cycles;

* a history of fibrocystic breast disease, lumps, nodules, or an abnormal mammogram;

* uterine fibroid tumors;

* varicose veins; or

* tuberculosis.

The hormones in Alesse can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Alesse may also slow breast milk production. Do not use if you are breast-feeding a baby.

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