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Side affects and false pregnancy from coming off birth control normal?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Clarify: Many women experience symptoms and feelings when coming off birth control, although i wouldn't call them side effects (from "not" taking a drug.) I am not clear what you mean by false pregnancy, this is not a specific or a medical term?

Answered 8/23/2017

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