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What are the benefits in taking birth control?
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There are many: The combination pill offers many benefits, including some protection against............. *acne *bone thinning *breast growths that are not cancer *ectopic pregnancy *endometrial and ovarian cancers *serious infection in the ovaries, tubes, and uterus *iron deficiency anemia *cysts in the breasts and ovaries *premenstrual symptoms *depression *bad cramps *heavy and/or irregular period
Answered 9/16/2014
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