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Can birth control help ease my dysmenorrhea?
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Yes: We typically use birth control to help with painful periods. By preventing ovulation and minimizing the length of your cycle, pain can be treated. I also recommend taking Motrin 600 mg twice a day beginning two days before your cycle.
Answered 10/3/2016
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