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Is chloasma (facial skin discoloration) a side effect of the progestin only pill (POP)?

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Is chloasma (facial skin discoloration) a side effect of the progestin only pill (POP)?

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Chloasma may occur in the POP user however, it usually develops in women on the combined oral contraceptive pill (OCP). A non-hormonal method of contraception may have to be chosen if this situation arises.