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A member asked:
On the 4th placebo pill first month of birth control and am on my period. is it normal for it to be really heavy? how many days is it supposed to last
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Birth control: Normally oral birth control LIGHTENS the flow so perhaps you are on the wrong one. certain brands work for certain people. Suggest you revisit your GYN and ask about Lo-Estren as it has been good for most of my patients
Answered 5/16/2014
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