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I have flu-like symptoms (body aches, mild sore throat, fever, nausea at first), however i also just recently changed my contraceptive pill. so i'm not sure if i am experiencing flu or side effects from the change of pill.

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Dr. Ralph Boling answered

Unlikely to be: the contraceptive method/change causing these symptoms. More likely a virus.

Answered 1/7/2020

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A member asked:

I have flu-like symptoms (body aches, mild sore throat, fever, nausea at first), however i also just recently changed my contraceptive pill. so i'm not sure if i am experiencing flu or side effects from the change of pill.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ralph Boling answered

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