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First month on alesse 28 and it's not helping my period cramps at all. i get them really bad. never missed a pill either.. why is this and what to do?
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Give more time: Birth control pills is a first-line treatment for painful and/or heavy periods. You need to try and give it a 2-3 months and hopefully you'll see improvement. If not, see your MD.
Answered 5/28/2014
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