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Advantage and disadvantage of unwanted pregnancy pills?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

I think you will : Need to clarify what you are asking about: oral contraception, emergency contraception or abortion pill.

Answered 10/1/2013

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