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Can you give me suggestions for 1st time ever on birth control, help?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Be patient: Many women have some transient nausea, headaches, or breakthrough bleeding when starting the pill. Most will see those side effects resolve in less than a few weeks if they only continue the pill - be patient and persistent.

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/22/2014

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