Who is not a good candidate for combination birth control pills?
Who is not a good candidate for combination birth control pills?
In general, birth control pills are very safe; but there are specific risk factors that make the pill dangerous for some women. OB/GYN specialist Lauren Streicher, MD, explains which women should steer clear of taking the pill and why.
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