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I am peri menopausal but can not take birth control due to severe side effects. anti depressants did not work either. what else can i do ?

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Perimenopausal?: It is not clear from your question what precise symptom you want to relieve. Birth control pills and antidepressants have completely different uses. Please resubmit this question.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/12/2014

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