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I was diagnosed with pcos and doctor now prescribe me with sprintec to regulate period i also have acne on chin, will sprintec help w/period and acne?

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Dr. Victor Beshay answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Sprintec: Yes, oral contraceptive pills such as sprintec can help with cycle regulation as well as acne.

Dr Hashemi agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

I was diagnosed with pcos and doctor now prescribe me with sprintec to regulate period i also have acne on chin, will sprintec help w/period and acne?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Victor Beshay answered

Dr Hashemi agreed

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