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Went to er. they diagnosed me with 2 ovarian cyst that inflamed my ovary. will birth control fix this painful problem?
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No: Birth control can reduce formation of ovarian cysts but eliminate or reverse them. A monophasic pill will be the most effective.
Answered 3/25/2015
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