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Is it really ok to continue birth control pills daily (not missing a day). i had endometriomas, it shrunk, but doctor says to still drink pill daily.

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Dr. Charles Gordon answered

Specializes in Adolescent Medicine

Absolutely!: The most common reason 4 taking BCPs is to avoid a pregnancy. But you have another reason-to control the growth of ectopic ectopic endometrial tissue in your abdomen. If you stop taking the pills the endometrial tissue will likely regrow and cause you pain. Take them!

Answered 5/8/2016

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