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Would it be advisable to go off birth control to prevent ovarian cysts? i had 3 ovarian cysts rupture, dr put me on bc. every bc has made me sick..
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No: The oral contraceptive pill is used to help prevent future ovarian cysts by eliminating ovulation.
Answered 4/2/2016
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