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A member asked:
I have pcos can i take birth control pills till menopause to regulate my periods but they do give me migraines and high bp ? is thereanyother option
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Not good idea: As you know, cardiovascular problems are the major issue with birth control pills. It is not a good trade off to risk stroke or other cv problems for oc use. There are other methods of treating pcos. An endocrinologist is usually involved in the management of difficult pcos cases.
Answered 11/24/2019
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