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Is it bad to switch birthcontrol pills often?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Why do it.: Our body does not like to be treated like a ping pong ball. Is there a specific need to keep changing birth control pills?

Answered 1/26/2013

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