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A member asked:
I have the merina coil fitted for 3 years. my gyne has put me on dianette for painful periods associated with endo. is this combination safe?
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Painful menses: Using a oral contraceptive in conjunction with an IUD is a common practice. It does put you at higher risk of side effects common to both medication such as blood clots especially if you also smoke.
Answered 10/16/2014
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