Glendale, CA
A 27-year-old male asked about a 28-year-old female:
Is the combined estrogen/progesterone ocp effective if i am having diarrhea?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Yes: The oral contraceptive pill is absorbed rapidly by the stomach/small intestine. Vomiting would be a greater concern.
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If the baby blues are caused by dropping levels of estrogen and progesterone, then would birth control pills help?
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A 28-year-old female asked:
How long would the birth control pill generally take to regulate estrogen and progesterone? My dr is hoping it will help my anxiety.
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What is the best (type of) oral birth control to help with the occurrence of ovarian cysts? Estrogen progesterone ratios and such....
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