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Should i stop taking my mini pill birth control before my thyroid nodule biopsy which is suppose to be testing for cancer or any other problems for accurate results ?

Q: should i stop taking my mini pill birth control before my thyroid nodule biopsy which is suppose to be testing for cancer or any other problems for accurate results ?

: That should not be necessary unless the doctor doing the biopsy has advised you to.

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Dr. Leslie Leighton answered

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That should not be necessary unless the doctor doing the biopsy has advised you to.

Answered 7/23/2023

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A member asked:

Should i stop taking my mini pill birth control before my thyroid nodule biopsy which is suppose to be testing for cancer or any other problems for accurate results ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Leslie Leighton answered

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