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Do i need to have a exam to be prescribed birth control pills?

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Dr. Monique Ruberu answered

Maybe: If you are sexually active and over 21 you should have an exam to perform a pap and std testing.

Dr Livingston and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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