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Does the mini pill help prevent womb polyps/help ease endometriosis? thanks

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Low dose OC's: Low dose oral contraceptives will keep the endometrium minimal during their use to help minimize polyp formation and to some extent endometriosis.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/31/2015

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