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For what reasons do women take the pill besides being a contraceptive?
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Many: To prevent ovarian cysts, to lower the risk of ovarian cancer, to make period less heavy and less cramping or can take pills continuously to not have a period, other options at your age if you want no kids or no more kids is in office essure tubal and then in office endometrial ablation to stop periods, please discuss with your gyn.
Answered 2/15/2017
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