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Can Birth Control Pills Be Taken For A Long Duration?
Question: I am on my birth control pills from past one year.. i wanted to continue it for 2 more years.. is it safe to take pills for so long..
Brief Answer:
Do get annual check done by gynecologist.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
You can take the pills for 4-5 years continuously but do get your annual check up done with your gynecologist and rule out few risk factors like blood pressure, liver function etc.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Do get annual check done by gynecologist.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
You can take the pills for 4-5 years continuously but do get your annual check up done with your gynecologist and rule out few risk factors like blood pressure, liver function etc.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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