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Junel bcp is not suppressing ovarian cysts forming should i try another method prior to dr putting me on lupron (leuprolide). past cyst rupture w surgery&blood tra?
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Lupron (leuprolide) Works: Lupron (leuprolide) clearly best method to totally shut off reproductive cycle and cyst formation. You could ask your OB gyn about changing pills but most combination ocps work about the same.
Answered 5/9/2018
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