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My obgyn said i should take bcp pills to regulate my period because i have pcos and my periods are very long that lasts two weeks or longer. i cant take estrogen what other option is there ?
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You can take the minipill which does not contain estrogen.
Answered 3/7/2022
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Contraception depends on your fertility goal and timeline. If your periods are heavy and irregular, I would recommend an IUD (which only has progesterone). Your other option is nexplanon and the mini pill as mentioned (both progresterone). The paragard IUD has copper, no hormones. Please review the CDC website: https://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/contraception/
Answered 3/8/2022
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