Can Mira be used while on birth control?Updated 3 months ago

Hormonal birth control typically suppresses ovulation, but some women may still ovulate and have menstrual cycles. 

Combined oral contraceptives typically suppress ovulation, which can result in non-ovulatory, non-menstrual bleeding cycles, breakthrough bleeding, or even amenorrhea. In contrast, progestin-only pills (POPs) may allow for the continuation of regular cycles.

Mira can be helpful for women experiencing symptoms they attribute to hormonal fluctuations or deprivation while using contraceptive methods that suppress ovulation. Mira can help confirm low hormone levels and the absence of fluctuating LH/FSH, supporting the possibility of hormonal deprivation. If symptoms appear cyclical but Mira shows no hormonal fluctuations (as expected with ovulatory suppression), clinicians can help differentiate these symptoms from those caused by hormones. 
Mira can also help identify background ovarian activity, whether it is regular, irregular, or resulting in successful ovulation. Some healthcare providers recommend that patients begin using the Mira monitor to track their hormone patterns before transitioning off birth control. This approach helps patients establish a testing routine and gain a clearer understanding of their hormonal changes both before and after discontinuing birth control. It provides valuable insights into their fertility and overall reproductive health throughout the transition period.

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