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Am a 22yr old unmarried, is it safe for me to take birth control pills? what r the side effects?
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USUALLY: Without reviewing your personal health history it is hard to make a blanket statement. The pill is usually a combination of hormones like the ones your body would make anyway. They work by making your body think you are pregnant,preventing you from ovulating (releasing an egg). The pill comes in different strengths and combinations and a doc can usually find one that has the least side effects.
Answered 10/3/2015
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