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Is it bad for a person with liw iron to take birth control?

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Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

No: No, on the contrary birth control may make your periods lighter and therefore help the iron stores to build up.

Answered 12/29/2013

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