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What's the difference between combined birth pills and progestin-only pills in terms of effect?
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Combined pill better: Combined birth control pills are slightly more effective than the progestin only pills. And progestin only pills are less forgiving and it is even more important to take them every day at the same time.
Answered 3/21/2015
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