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Im on bc pills, ( 6 months) 0.35 mcg of estrogen in pills, so why am i still having night sweats, acne and insomnia? all blood work and thyroid normal
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BCPs: Most bcps help acne by increasing a protein that binds to testosterone and in effect hides it from the body. You may need a less androgenic Progesterone bcp to better control this. The night sweats should not occur if caused by perimenopause because the estrogen in bcps replaces the deficiency associated with this. If night sweats only occur during your menses week, then only take active pills.
Answered 10/4/2016
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