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Am taking birth control for endo. how do you know if it is working well? feel side effects never get better. 7th pkg now. should i try to change?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

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If you feel: no better, then it is not working. Talk with your doctor about no improvement; there are other treatments for endometriosis. If your doctor cannot or will not offer an alternate solution, you could consider a second opinion. Best of luck.

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

Am taking birth control for endo. how do you know if it is working well? feel side effects never get better. 7th pkg now. should i try to change?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gerard Honore answered

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