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I have pmdd with the symptoms becominng much worse right around ovulation. would taking birth control pills prevent ovulation and help minimize pmdd?
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You may try: Yniefectiveness of birth control pills has not been established but can be tried as it will stop the ovulation.Discuss our symptoms with your doctor and see if it works for you.If it does not work than you have to get different treatments may be recommended by your doctors.
Answered 10/4/2016
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