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What are the complications of birth control pills?

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Multiple : There are multiple risk factors with ocps ,like blood clots,headache ,breakthrough bleeding ,breast pain ,mood swings ,

Dr Rhoads and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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