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Can I take birth control pills if I have uterine fibroids?

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Asked on:Apr 02, 2026 03:14 PM

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  • Dandelion Dandelion

    Apr 02, 2026

      uterine fibroids Can I take birth control pills? You cannot take birth control pills after suffering from uterine fibroids , because women with uterine fibroids can make the fibroids enlarge after taking birth control pills.

      Uterine fibroids are all related to estrogen. If the estrogen level is high, or you take estrogen-related drugs, it will stimulate their growth. Oral contraceptives basically contain estrogen, but there are some unilateral hormone drugs. If other contraceptive measures are not effective and you can only take birth control pills, let your doctor choose which drug is suitable for you.

      Uterine fibroids should choose the correct contraceptive method:

      1. Upper ring: As long as you are diagnosed with uterine fibroids, there is no clinical Symptoms, no changes in the uterine cavity that do not affect menstruation, and no submucosal fibroids can be considered for placement of an intrauterine device. However, after placement, the IUD should be followed up and reviewed regularly as required by the doctor.

      2. Sterilization: If you no longer want to have children, you can use fallopian tube ligation as a permanent contraceptive method.

      3. Tool contraceptive method: Use condoms for contraception. If combined with contraceptive cream, the effect will be better. 》》》 Three foods that women should not eat in the morning

      Friendly reminder: Patients with uterine fibroids should not only do good contraceptive work but also actively receive treatment, because the symptoms caused by it Irregular menstruation , abdominal mass, compression symptoms, pain, increased leucorrhea, infertility, circulatory system symptoms, etc., for the majority of female Great physical and mental damage was caused.

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