Question 1

brown period linked to birth control?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Hormonal contraceptive use frequently results in lighter menses.

Question 2

period lasting so long on birth control?

Accepted Answer

Change: You can try stopping the pill until you restat a normal period
you may just need a different pill.

Question 3

does  birth control make you not have periods?

Accepted Answer

Menses & 'The Pill'.: Yes, some of them actually do stop the monthly menses.  Some delay it and some have no effect.  I would want to know more about your experience and the product your health care provider chose for you after your consultation and examination.

But, the simple answer is yes.

Question 4

i am wondering what birth control stops the period?

Accepted Answer

Depot shot: The depotshot, which is given every 3 months intramuscularly ideally stops menstrual periods. Also, intrauterine devices (IUDs) that are covered with the hormone levonorgestrel (which is in some birth control pills) ideally stop menstrual periods.

Question 5

i went off birth control, got 2 periods, then none?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: Reasons for missed/late periods: low body weight, obesity, marked weight ^ or v, over-exercise, endurance athletics, breast-feeding, ^ stress, illness, eating disorders (bulimia or anorexia), anovulatory cycle (no egg released), travel, hormone irregularities, drug use, meds (i.e., birth control) or medical problems (i.e. PCOS). #1 reason is pregnancy.

Question 6

why would someone take birth control to get periods?

Accepted Answer

Good ?: Women who take the pill to get cycles do so to help clean out the uterus. A chronic absence of a cycle can cause a build up of tissue and even help a person develop precancerous cells in the uterus.

Question 7

do periods get heavier when you start birth control?

Accepted Answer

Menses: Menses usually gets lighter with the pill. The pill works by decreasing the stimulation on the lining of the uterus.

Question 8

is it possible for birth control to stop your periods?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Birth control pills, shots or rings can change your menstrual cycle. Most methods will make your menses lighter and shorter. Some are designed to eliminate bleeding altogether. Ask your doctor about what to expect with the particular type you are using now. Most likely, if you are taking it as directed, there is no cause for alarm.

Question 9

is it normal to have a two do period on birth control ?

Accepted Answer

Question unclear but: Don't know what a "two do" period is, but many women occasionally have some spotting between periods, a heavier or lighter period, a different shade of color in the menstrual blood, a longer or shorter period, or even a missed period. Having one of these symptoms doesn’t necessarily mean there is a medical problem, but a visit to one’s doctor is a good idea if symptoms are persistent or worrisome.

Question 10

on birth control; now have really long periods. normal?

Accepted Answer

Common at first: Irregular bleeding or prolonged periods can be common in the first 1-3 months of birth control pills, and is more common if pills are missed.  Usually after 3 months, periods get more regular and shorter.  Other causes of long periods: fibroids, a uterine polyp, or other hormone problems (thyroid disease).  See your doctor if it persists.

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