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A member asked:
If i'm not on birth control, i get large painful ovarian cysts. my obgyn says to stay on pill, but is that safe long term? should i get a 2nd opinion?
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Cysts: if you are not a smoker it is relatively safe to stay on long term birth control. When you consider the potential risks of pregnancy and delivery along with the risks of ovarian cysts and potential surgeries associated with them.
Answered 4/23/2016
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Very safe: Birth control pills have lots of non-contraceptive benefits that are seldom discussed. They decrease the risk of anemia and non-cancerous breast lumps as well as the risk of uterine and ovarian cancer and are considered safe until age 35 even in smokers unless you have other risk factors.
Answered 4/24/2016
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