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Do you need a pelvic exam in order to get birth-control?
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Hormonal, yes: Hormonal forms of contraception are still dispensed in the usa at the md's physical examination to rule out medical conditions that might preclude their use that exam for females does include a pelvic exam.
Answered 9/18/2012
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