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Yesterday, my doctor prescribed me the progestogen only pill. why?
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Minipill: The minipill is usually used for contraception, ask your doctor.
Answered 5/13/2012
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Clarify: Do you mean 'why a progestin-only vs. Combined estrogen-progesterone pill?' or 'why would anyone take a progestin pill?' for birth control or for another reason?
Answered 10/4/2013
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