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Do estrogen pills stop a period?

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Sometimes: In certain situations, estrogen pills can be prescribed to stop menstrual bleeding. For example, they are sometimes used if you are having prolonged, heavy bleeding that needs to stop.

Dr Paudel agreed

Answered 2/18/2019

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