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Would it be safe for a teen to use birth control pills and skip placebos every other month, to get less periods?
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Birth Control: if her periods are regular this is generally safe, however, you would want to check with her prescribing doctor who knows her history and medical conditions before you do this .
Answered 12/17/2020
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