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Is there anything i can take to counteract birth control?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

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???: Not sure of your question, but if you want to get pregnant, discuss it with your partner, and stop the birth control. After the medicine is out of your system and your cylce regulates off the meds, start trying. Best wishes.

Dr Samuel agreed

Answered 4/1/2013

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