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Is microgestin 1/20 a good birth control pill? how effective is it compared to the other bcp? does making it generic less effective?

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Highly effective: low dose oral contraceptive, ideal for a young woman. Generic is equally effective.

Dr Arnold and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/26/2014

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