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This is my first period after starting birth control and im having different period symptoms than usual. is this normal?
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Typical: Your periods on birth control pills will often be different than off of them. That is not unusual.
Answered 4/3/2012
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Yes: Starting oral contraceptives has caused a hormonal change which has impacted your period.
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