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Please tell me what anticonceptive pills should i take to regulate my period and prevent pregnancy?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

It would be best to: Meet with your gynecologist to see which oral contraceptive would meet your specific needs the best.

Answered 6/15/2013

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