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Is it safe to take belara ocp continuously for 1 year without stop for endometriosis? thanks!
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Yes it is: If the endometriosis has been documented by laparoscopy or the robot u may need depo-lupron for 6-9 months which can help shrink it and then continous pills.
Answered 1/13/2015
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Yes: That would be safe and may be the most effective way to take the pill.
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