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The pill is one the most effective methods to prevent pregnancy.

You should stop taking the pill immediately if you’re pregnant.

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Here’s why

“Of course, no prospective studies in humans have been done,” Gersh notes.

Women still should stop taking the pill ASAP if they find out they are pregnant, Gersh emphasized.

“There can be effects that impact the function of organs but not the size or shape.”

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