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Why some people are unable to use hormonal birth control

Written byJameson Kowalczyk
Medically reviewedbyJoanne Perron, MDin January 2026
Updated onJanuary 12, 2026
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MedicationsPregnancy & Parenting

Depending on your circumstances, hormonal birth control may not be for you.

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