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by Spixxy on December 27th, 2003

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Is it true that taking birth control depletes the body of vitamins? What vitamin supplements should I take to replenish them?

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  • by Dysphoric_Bliss on April 21st, 2004

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    It really depends what kind of birth control you're talking about. The Birth Control pill, patch and shot are all different. Each brand of these can vary. I would advise you talk to your doctor about your variety of birth control. They will be able to advise you as to what to do if there is any sort of vitamin depletion.

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  • by nosh34 on May 14th, 2006

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    No, combination birth control pills do not reduce the body of vitamins if you are having your proper diet.

    Oestrogen-progesterone are combination pills.
    However pills with only one hormone may have long term effects requiring supplementation.

    If you are planning to take the pills on long term basis , then you should ask the gynecologist as there may be requirements for some minerals

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  • by VenusxMantrap on January 4th, 2006

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    I'm on the birth control shot and it's now recommended that I take calcium. They didn't tell me this a few years ago, so I'm assuming they've recently discovered this. I'm assuming that applies for birth control pills too, but you probably wouldn't need as much.

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