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How do you use birth control pills ?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Every day orally: Oral contraceptives are taken every day about the same time each day without any other medications. They are one of the more effective means of contraception when taken appropriately.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 8/11/2017

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