Estrogen therapy is a common treatment for hot flashes, and since birth control pills contain estrogen (and many BCP also contain progestin), it makes since, right?
However, "estrogen therapy" and "birth control pills" are different medications, and each needs to be prescribed by your doctor for their intended use(s).
Have you tried other remedies to help manage your hot flashes? Are you in perimenopause or menopause?
And, are you already taking prescribed birth control pills, and are wondering if they have the added benefit of controlling hot flashes?
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Good question!
Estrogen therapy is a common treatment for hot flashes, and since birth control pills contain estrogen (and many BCP also contain progestin), it makes since, right?
However, "estrogen therapy" and "birth control pills" are different medications, and each needs to be prescribed by your doctor for their intended use(s).
Have you tried other remedies to help manage your hot flashes? Are you in perimenopause or menopause?
And, are you already taking prescribed birth control pills, and are wondering if they have the added benefit of controlling hot flashes?
April 28, 2009 - 2:39pmThis Comment
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