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Are birth control pills safe for a 12 year old?

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Dr. Miguel Cano answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes if needed: There are young girls who benefit from birth control pills. This may be for bleeding abnormalities, painful cycles (endometriosis), or both. If taken properly, it should not be a problem & i prefer this to injectable progestins (dmpa, depo-provera) in young girls since they benefit from the estrogen.

Answered 5/30/2019

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