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I just started birth control 2 weeks ago, my period has lasted over a week usually it's only a few days. could this be because of the pills?
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Yes: Not unusual to have irregular bleeding when 1st starting pills. May come and go for 1st 3 cycles.
Answered 11/7/2013
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