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A member asked:

I stopped taking my birth control about a week ago. would that cause me to be abnormally and overwhelmingly tired?

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Dr. Michael Kelber answered

No: Stopping your birth control pills should have no effect on your energy level.

Dr Villaplana and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 6/11/2012

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