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Will a low dose bcp give me less side effects than a high dose pill as i have tried levlen (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) ed but had mood swings will femme20/100 be better ?

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: Low dose pills because they have less hormones will give you less hormonal side effects. However, you may get breakthrough bleeding with them.

Answered 8/20/2014

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