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I went off birth control pills over a week ago and have been extremely tired since then. is that a normal side effect from stopping the pills?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Possible: It can take a while for the ovaries to resume estrogen production after stopping the pill. During the time your estrogen level is low, your energy level may seem low as well.

Answered 9/14/2013

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A member asked:

I went off birth control pills over a week ago and have been extremely tired since then. is that a normal side effect from stopping the pills?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

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