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I Would Like To Go On Very Low Hormone Birth
Question: I would like to go on very low hormone birth control for my irregular, heavy, long and painful periods. I am also experiencing terrible PMS for about a week leading up to it. I am extremely sensitive to medications and dont remember having a good experience with birth control when i was younger. Can you suggest something?
Brief Answer:
Lo loestrin Fe or Levlen 21 can help you.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
Combined birth control pills do help a lot in painful irregular and heavy bleeding. PMS also reduces after taking these pills. You might have some nausea in the first few days but that too subsides gradually. The pills that should be suitable for you are-Lo Loestrin Fe or Levlen 21. You can start taking any of these after consulting with your gynecologist and getting a proper prescription.
Hope this answers your query.
Any follow up queries are always welcome.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
Lo loestrin Fe or Levlen 21 can help you.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
Combined birth control pills do help a lot in painful irregular and heavy bleeding. PMS also reduces after taking these pills. You might have some nausea in the first few days but that too subsides gradually. The pills that should be suitable for you are-Lo Loestrin Fe or Levlen 21. You can start taking any of these after consulting with your gynecologist and getting a proper prescription.
Hope this answers your query.
Any follow up queries are always welcome.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
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