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Will birth control pill have side effects that are similar to symptoms of pregnancy?

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Very much so: Due to similar hormonal changes, birth control use and pregnancy share similar symptoms of nausea and vomiting, breast tenderness, and mood swings.

Answered 1/28/2020

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