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Would it be okay for a 15 yr old to be on birth control to help ease her cycle even if she isn't sexually active?

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Dr. Krishna Anand answered

Consult G.Y.N. docto: Speak with your doctor about it . Birth control pills are used to ease or regularize the periods , irrespective one is sexually active or not .

Answered 7/24/2014

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A member asked:

Would it be okay for a 15 yr old to be on birth control to help ease her cycle even if she isn't sexually active?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Krishna Anand answered

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