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Can birth control mask (hide) the symptoms of reproductive diseases such as endometriosis or cervical cancer? im going on the pill to regulate my period. they believe my spotting is from hormonal imbalances.

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

NO: BC pills will not mask GYN disease in most cases. A pelvic ultrasound will pick up extraneous illness.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 7/27/2019

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A member asked:

Can birth control mask (hide) the symptoms of reproductive diseases such as endometriosis or cervical cancer? im going on the pill to regulate my period. they believe my spotting is from hormonal imbalances.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Modi agreed

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