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I have dysautonomia and have debilitating flares and low bp the week prior to my cycle every month. i've read it's due to the decrease in estrogen. would a continuous birth control pill help better than a 28 day cycle pill?

Q: i have dysautonomia and have debilitating flares and low bp the week prior to my cycle every month. i've read it's due to the decrease in estrogen. would a continuous birth control pill help better than a 28 day cycle pill?

: Consult with your GYN physician about using combined oral bcp's by eliminating the "placebo" week. Several packs of the 21 active pills will eliminate the symptoms described.

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Consult with your GYN physician about using combined oral bcp's by eliminating the "placebo" week. Several packs of the 21 active pills will eliminate the symptoms described.

Answered 11/17/2022

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A member asked:

I have dysautonomia and have debilitating flares and low bp the week prior to my cycle every month. i've read it's due to the decrease in estrogen. would a continuous birth control pill help better than a 28 day cycle pill?

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Dr. John Berryman answered

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