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A 22-year-old female asked:

My doc prescribed kelnor bcp to help manage pcos.i just read the scary side effects & im panicking.ive never used birth control.thoughts on kelnor?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander
Dr. Ira Friedlanderanswered
Cardiac Electrophysiology 43 years experience
Your doctor would: not have prescribed the medication for you if he/she had not considered the risk/benefit of doing so. If you ever read the "scary side effects" of Tylenol or Aspirin you would never take them. Don't worry! Your doctor has you covered and has your best interests at heart!
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Dr. Yvette Westford
Dr. Yvette Westford commented
Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
Birth control pills are like any other medical treatment. One evaluates the risk, benefits and alternatives and determines if it is worth it. Is treatment of you PCOS worth it? Talk to your doctor.
Dec 7, 2018

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