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Can a family doctor prescribe birth control or should i see a gyno?
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Both: Family practitioners and gynecologists are capable of prescribing birth control. Most importantly, they are both able to provide reproductive health care, including pap smears, breast exams, and std screening, .
Answered 1/3/2019
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