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Is it safe to take belara ocp continuously for 1 year without stop for endometriosis? thanks!

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Dr. Alan Patterson answered

Yes it is: If the endometriosis has been documented by laparoscopy or the robot u may need depo-lupron for 6-9 months which can help shrink it and then continous pills.

Dr Haghighat agreed

Answered 1/13/2015

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: That would be safe and may be the most effective way to take the pill.

Dr Lewis and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/16/2013

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A member asked:

Is it safe to take belara ocp continuously for 1 year without stop for endometriosis? thanks!

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Alan Patterson answered

Dr Haghighat agreed

Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Dr Lewis and another doctor agreed

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