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My gf just started bcp and is about a week in and having some side effects. she says shes fine, but i was wondering if there was anything i could do to help reduce the side effects (mood swings, depression, nipple pain, feeling bleh what can i do?
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Those side effects are secondary to hormonal change. Just give her some time to get used to this change. If symptoms are not improved in a couple months, she can try a different drug such as minipill or a different method of contraception. Unfortunately, you can't do much about the side effects. You can only help if she decides to get off the pill and you use the protection with condom instead.
Answered 3/23/2022
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