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Can docs please explain are contraceptive pills safe enough?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Depends on risks: That depends on your individual risk factors. This is a good over view by Mayo Clinic. http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/birth-control/basics/birth-control-basics/hlv-20049454

Dr Minich and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/11/2015

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