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I am on prednisone and microgynon 30 for 5 years. will it cancel my birth control? how long can i continue with same medication to prevent pregnancy?
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Yes: If you have used these medicines without problems for 5 years and you are having regular periods, there is no reason to think you should change.
Answered 10/4/2016
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