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A member asked:

This is the 3rd placebo week skip to stop periods and now my periods are longer and i have more cramps. what's wrong?

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4thweek?: The placebos are usually the last 4to7 in pill pack.You have a thyroid condition which may also affect the amount of bleeding

Dr Rivera-Godreau and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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