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What to do if i need a birth control with a higher level of hormones. suggestions?

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Many options: D/w your doctor there are may options for birth control available now a days. You need to weigh the risk and benefits of taking higher hormone levels and this should be d/w your doctor.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 8/17/2013

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