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I am currently using birth control and wanting to switch to the skyla. would i be less likely to get my period due to the birth control?
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Slim Chance only: First 3to5months periods may be irregular and number of bleeding days may increase.You may also have frequent spotting or light bleeding.Once you used it for few months there is a slim chance that your period will stop alltogether.
Answered 1/12/2015
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