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What is starting the birth control pill like?

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Varies: Some people having nausea/bloating/weight gain/intermenstrual spotting. Some have nothing. There is a low risk of blood clots in your legs or lungs. Some people also see an improvement in acne, pms symptoms, and heavy bleeding.

Answered 9/28/2016

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