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Can i change from taking birth control injection after 3 years to birth control pills ?

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Dr. Cynthia Palabrica answered

Contraception: Yes. Speak to your provider about timing so that remain protected from pregnancy.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/21/2015

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