 [ Symptoms ] why do i have a numb face after anesthesia  i had a brain tumor removal surgery 3 months ago the anesthesia is still affecting the left side of my face it is numb and puffy is this normal and will it go away or is it a serious side affect that will never go away [ Disease ] azurette and loestrin are combination oral contraceptives which means they contain an estrogen and progestin that work together to prevent pregnancy norethindrone 0 35mg is a progestin only form of birth control these forms are generally reserved for women who cannot take estrogens such as women who are breastfeeding progestin only forms of birth control are not as effective as combination versions and need to be taken every day with no pill free days