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Can a doctor give me 2 different kinds of birthcontrol since i'll be leaving our place? like the shot for 3mo & pills?

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?: Double treat is usually done when there's a change in birth control method and the new treatment needs a few weeks/ cycle to exert its effects.

Answered 1/29/2012

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