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Is it risky to go on low dose birth control if i have fibroadenoma in my breast? im 36. no history of breast cancer or blood clots. non smoker . ty
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Should be fine: Low dose, is safest, good choice. Other options such as Mirena IUD, and Nexplanon, have no estrogen and also could be good choices.
Answered 5/11/2019
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