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Does the nor-qd pill make periods lighter or stop spotting?

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Dr. Jumnah Thanapathy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: Most bcp will make your periods lighter. Nor-qd is a Progesterone only pill and like its combination counterparts can be used to regulate flow.

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 2/2/2015

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