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I have extremely painful periods every once in awhile & my doc recommended microgestin but i am too afraid to take it b/c of side effects. is it safe?
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Birth control: Millions and millions of women take birth control pills everyday. This makes them one of the most well studied medications. What specific side effects are you concerned about?
Answered 6/9/2013
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