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A member asked:

What to do if i was put on the pill to regulate my period will this also protect against pregnancy?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

The primary use of: Oral contraceptives is to prevent pregnancy.

Answered 6/14/2013

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