A woman will begin taking a combination oral contraceptive (COC) that has a higher estrogenic activity than her previous COC. When teaching this woman about the new product, the nurse will explain that she may experience which effect(s)?

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A higher estrogenic activity COC may lead to cyclic breast changes (breast tenderness, fullness, and enlargement) and chloasma (darkening of facial skin). It is unlikely to cause decreased dysmenorrhea or menorrhagia, decreased libido, weight gain, or fatigue.

A Woman Will Begin Taking a Combination Oral Contraceptive (COC)