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What birth control pills that are anti-androgen available in the us? i've been thinking of switching to one from the mirena

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Birth control pills: All birth control pils have some anti androgenic effects by up regulating sex hormone binding globulin decreasing the levels of free testosterone. Those containing Drospirenone have a secondary anti androgenic effect by competing with testostosterone at the receptor level.

Answered 10/9/2016

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