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Which birth control pill is least likely to cause bloating?

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Low dose pills: The "newer" 10-20 microgram estrogen pills should have less bloating associated with them.

Answered 4/24/2014

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Which birth control pill is least likely to cause bloating?

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Dr. Stephen Richards answered

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