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A member asked:
Just gave birth on may 3rd & have pcos what is the best birth control for me to take;i want to not get pregnant at least in 2 years; i do sex everyday?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Mirena (levonorgestrel) IUD: That would give you excellent birth control it would also keep the uterine lining thin to prevent certain problems from pcos. Alternatively birth controls would also be good and help some other problems with pcos.
Answered 5/22/2013
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Low dose pill: Pcos patients make estrogen without Progesterone because they do not ovulate. This can increase the risk for endometrial cancer (lining of the uterus) and ovarian cancer. Birth control pills provide Progesterone to protect from cancer, normalize hormonal levels and can often less hair growth and improve acne. Start with the lowest dose pill possible. There are many choices out there.
Answered 7/21/2014
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