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Ive been taking birth control pills for two months, but i want to stop taking them. i dont like the way it has been impacting my mood and my skin. im wondering how bad the side effects, such as acne, will be if i stop taking them right now?
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Consult your GYN physician for guidance on another secure birth control remedy ( IUD, progestin only like the Nexplanon implant). Withdrawal from low dose oral contraceptives should not cause major skin problems.
Answered 5/24/2023
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