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Is it possible if im taking my pills constantly late for months that it could cause a heavy period? been on pill 2 years extremely light flow nowheavy
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How late: Late by few hours in the same day will not cause this. But being erratic in taking pills can cause aberrations in menstrual flow.
Answered 9/28/2016
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