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A member asked:

Been on progesterone only bc for year now. last month and a half i've had insomnia.not sleeping for more then 4 hrs a night. could it be from bc? why?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Unlikely: I'd say close to certain it's not related to the bc. If it is, it is an extremely unusual effect. For people who believe in simple cause-and-effect symptoms (i don't) it would be more likely the progestin pill would make you sleepy. You better look for another cause.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 8/16/2013

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