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.