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Would it be advisable to go off birth control to prevent ovarian cysts? i had 3 ovarian cysts rupture, dr put me on bc. every bc has made me sick..

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No: The oral contraceptive pill is used to help prevent future ovarian cysts by eliminating ovulation.

Answered 4/2/2016

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In the past week I have had an ovarian cyst. Today I felt a very sharp pain in my ovary. Also, I had unprotected sex last week. But I am on birth control. Today I wiped and there was a little bit of blood. Could it be that the cyst ruptured or prego?

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