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Does the mini pill help decrease your cramps?

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Dr. Andrew Silverman answered

BCP's and cramps: Most bcp's tend to decrease the intensity of mentrual cramps whether mini or not.

Dr Higginbotham and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/30/2014

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