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Should women with itp stay away from anything that increases estrogen? like pregnancy and hormonal birth control?
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No: Pregnancy and pre-existing itp can be complicated but manageable with good outcome for mother and baby. There is no problem with hormonal birth control.
Answered 9/28/2016
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