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How is alesse birth control?

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Dr. Michael Hulse answered

Specializes in Gynecology

It is fine.: Alesse is a low dose birth control pill that is a good option for many women. Alesse has the same combination of hormones daily for 21 days followed by 7 hormone free pills.

Dr Berryman and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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