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I have noticed nightime increased body temperature since being on birth control pills. why?

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Birth Control: You may experience a slight increase in body temperature from the Progesterone component of the birth control pill.

Dr Villaplana and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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A member asked:

Can new birth control pills cause your temperature to elevate slightly? I have not been able to get my temp down from 99.4/5 & the doctors Ive seen cant detect any illness & say that Im fine. Also had rash & sore breasts & constipation.

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Is it bad that your body is getting use to birth control pills ? What should you do ?

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