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28yrs old w/pcos, regular period w/moderate painful cramps, don't want kids (in 2yrs yes). doc put me on loestrin 1/20 fe. is this pill good for pcos?
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Yes : All birth control pills with estrogen and Progesterone are going to be good for pcos. The low dose pills are my first choice as well. This lessons the side effects that women can have with birth control pills, and yet safe efficacy for pregnancy prevention and decreasing your testosterone levels (which are increased in pcos). Your doc made a great choice!
Answered 6/30/2014
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