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Since i turned 44 i have sleep anxiety that wakes me up multiple times. i feel worse on an estrogen birth control pill, better on a progesterone only pill. but because i have a large fibroid, i have heavy bleeding on the progesterone only pill.

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A member asked:

Since i turned 44 i have sleep anxiety that wakes me up multiple times. i feel worse on an estrogen birth control pill, better on a progesterone only pill. but because i have a large fibroid, i have heavy bleeding on the progesterone only pill.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. answered

Dr Seibert agreed

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