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A member asked:
What's the best birth control pill that will not decrease libido or cause weight gain?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Most are good: The triphasic types seem to have the least adverse effects and are as efficacious.
Answered 5/21/2017
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IUD/Implant: Regardless of your age, blood pressure, family history, or reactions to other birth control, the most effective and safest methods of birth control are long-acting progestin-only methods, such as the implant or the hormonal IUD. Hormone amounts are low and won't affect libido. They're safe, reversible, and don't affect weight gain/mood. They're almost as good as getting sterilized
Answered 5/21/2017
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