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A member asked:
I want to start taking birth control pills. which would be a good one to start on?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Low Dose: Low dose pills tend to have less side effects while achieving the same goals of pregnancy protection and cycle regularity as compared to higher dose pills that can have more side effects.
Answered 12/15/2013
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Any: Any of the currently available oral contraceptives are safe and effective. Many of the very low dose pills do have a greater risk of pregnancy and of breakthrough bleeding and spotting. A pill with the average dose of estrogen would be the best choice.
Answered 12/14/2013
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