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A member asked:
I am on bc and my period always takes 4-5 days to come when takes placebo pills. why is that?
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Normal: There is nothing in the placebos to make a period start. It starts because of the fall in hormone levels which can take a couple of days. Periods don't usually start as soon as you start the placebos.
Answered 9/12/2014
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