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I been on trisprintec (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) for almost a year and my period has never been i early. it came 5 days early. i am not stressed more than usual. is this okay?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: It is not uncommon to have an occasional variance in the cycle even when on the pill.

Answered 11/30/2013

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A member asked:

I been on trisprintec (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) for almost a year and my period has never been i early. it came 5 days early. i am not stressed more than usual. is this okay?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

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