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Is it okay to switch birth control brands (but not drug)?
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Yes: But u should get an in office tubal if u wnat no more kids safer than pills at your age, easy takes 5 minutes, no incisions , miss a few hours of work, my pts saty awake and have no discomfort.
Answered 9/28/2016
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