A 32-year-old member asked:
What can be potential side effects of lowering estrogen levels on my birth control?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Allison Urrutiaanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Irregular bleeding: The most common side effect with the low does birth control pills is breakthrough bleeding. Depending on you body size and menstrual history, some women have irregular bleeding on the lower dosages of estrogen. Estrogen is used to stabilize uterine lining, therefore if bleeding persists, may need to increase dose.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
If the baby blues are caused by dropping levels of estrogen and progesterone, then would birth control pills help?
Dr. J. Kirk Cloptonanswered
Psychiatry 34 years experience
Usually not: We don't have a good exp[aination for why, but hormone products usually don't help. I would discuss your symptoms with your family doctor fir the best... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
When the estrogen in birth control pills affects libido, does the correlation between dosage amount and libido level tend to be positive or negative?
Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Low dose pills: Low estrogen dose pills provide both contraception and decrease adverse affects, including libido issues.
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3.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 33-year-old female asked:
What time of day is best to take birth control pills? Is it healthier to be asleep or active when the blood estrogen level is highest?
Dr. Cassandra Hornbuckleanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Any time!: The absolute best time to take a birth control pill is when it's convenient for you to remember! These should be taken relatively at the same time eac... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Just put on birth control for estrogen therapy, level was undetectable. why does my rx say to continuously skip placebo week? what would this do?
Dr. Jennifer Austinanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 17 years experience
Estrogen : If you are on birth control for estrogen therapy, skipping the placebos will give you a steady dose of estrogen through the month. They want you to st... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
I am on oral birth control for estrogen replacement therapy due to undetectable levels. should my Dr be rechecking my levels to ensure the right Dose?
Dr. John Berrymananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 56 years experience
Low dose bcp: Taking low does oral contraceptives replaces all the estrogen you need for normal functions. It is unusual for a "23 y.o." to have "low estrogen". A... Read More
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