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My wife was on many estrogen birth control pills but they all seem to affect her mood. i was told progestin pills don't affect moods. is that true?
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No.: Not necessarily. A side effect of progestins is depression. That doesn't mean she shouldn't try it. As long as your healthcare provider is on board, she can try the various forms of progestin-only contraception. There are also non-hormonal devices, such as the copper intrauterine device (paragard). Good luck!
Answered 2/25/2013
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