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A 23-year-old female asked:
Stoping birth control after 1 year wanting to conceive. do you recommend a liver cleanse to rid extra hormones? milk thistle?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Quang Nguyenanswered
Specializes in Endocrinology
No: One year off med is a good enough time frame. If your period is normal, then all is well. I recommend prenatal vitamin, increasing exercise and keep your weight as normal as possible. Good luck.
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