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I'm taking birth control for endo continuously. 5th pkg now. i just heard that it's not good to continue over 3 mts. true? my gyn didn't say anything
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Not True: You can take it for a long time. endometriosis is a chronic disease that requires long term therapy. so what you are doing is fine, as long as you are being followed and monitored by someone with experience
Answered 6/11/2016
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