and lay out all the potential causes of your fatigue.

Does Birth Control Make You Tired?

Blaming your mid-day sleepiness entirely on your hormonal contraceptive isn’t so simple.

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In theory, however, hormonal contraceptives (e.g.

Put simply, the evidence on whether birth control can cause fatigue is mixed.

Menstruators who use a hormone-free copper IUD may also be more likely to deal with fatigue, says Dr.

Doing so can helpsubstantiallyreduceblood loss during menstruation, she adds.