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What should i expect from switching brands of birth control?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

That depends: Largely on which brand / product you are switching from and which brand /product you are switching to. Are you referring to oral contraceptives? You can either clarify and re-ask question or ask your gynecologist. Take care.

Answered 10/6/2013

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