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Is it true oral contraceptives increase a womans vitamin needs?

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Is it true oral contraceptives increase a womans vitamin needs?

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Yes, if the oral contraceptive taken contains high estrogen content. It is known that estrogen in the “pill” can affect the metabolism of nutrients, particularly B6 and folic acid. If pregnancy follows quickly after discontinuing the “pill”, a folic acid deficiency may develop.