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ICYMI - What Birth Control Actually Does Beyond Prevention
The birth control pill does a lot more than most people realize, according to Dr. Mitch Shulman. Beyond preventing pregnancy, he explains how it can control periods entirely, ease acne, and even lower the risk of certain cancers, benefits that rarely come up in casual conversation.
He also names the specific symptoms that should never be brushed off while on a combined hormonal pill, from unexplained leg pain to sudden shortness of breath, and explains exactly what those signs could point to.
The conversation closes on a completely different life stage, as Dr. Shulman explains what options…
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