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Ortho tri-cyclen lo pill, what is this for?

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Birth control: tri cyclen lo is a lower dose pill that came out after ortho tri cycle. In addition to providing birth control, it also helps reduce mild cystic acne in patients and provides menstrual cycle control

Answered 10/11/2015

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