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Can a side effect to birth control be hypothyroidism?

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

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Not usually. : Birth control medications can cause false findings when thyroid is blood tested. But they don't impact thyroid function, just the test results.

Dr Considine agreed

Answered 12/6/2012

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A member asked:

Can a side effect to birth control be hypothyroidism?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Dr Considine agreed

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