Question 1

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 2

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

Accepted Answer

Very common: to see much lighter, shorter periods on birth control. Birth control hormones, thin the uterine lining in such a way that makes implantation of a fertilized egg and lighter periods.

Question 3

what to expect for first period on birth control?

Accepted Answer

Change in pattern: Women starting on birth control may say a change in the pattern of their bleeding. Many times the menses are shorter in duration and lighter.

Question 4

is it normal to have a short period on birth control?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Birth control pills typically make menses shorter, lighter, and less painful. Many of the newer pills make periods only a day or two, or make you even have no periods. Other types of birth control such as the NuvaRing, Mirena (levonorgestrel) IUD, Liletta IUD, and Nexplanon also typically make periods shorter or none at all.

Question 5

how much time can you avoid your period on birth control?

Accepted Answer

No limit: Women do not need to have menstrual periods. Once the hormones that prevent a woman from having menstrual periods are stopped, menses will kick in again. It may take awhile, though, e.g., it can take a year after stopping depotprovera for menses to kick in again.

Question 6

would it be healthy to not have a period on birth control?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: More common with the very low dose pills. Its ok as long as your doctor determines there is no abnormal hormones or other issue.

Question 7

is having an extremely light period on birth control normal?

Accepted Answer

Period and OCPs: Yes, it can be expected to experience some changes with your period when on birth control. It is usually expected to regulate your period but in some instances, or while your body gets used to them you may have irregular spotting as well which in most cases normalizes after a couple of months on them.

Question 8

i'm wondering why are you protected after your period on birth control?

Accepted Answer

Oral contraceptives: Are designed to protect against pregnancy (but not sexually transmitted diseases.).

Question 9

please tell me how long it takes for to get your period on birth control?

Accepted Answer

1 month : Usually you should get your period after the first pill pack.

Question 10

will i eventually not get a period on birth control? microgestin 1/20 is the kind i'm on

Accepted Answer

Some don't : Bleed but you are still ok. Don't worry!!

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