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A member asked:
Do birth control stop the bleeding for irregular periods ?
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Depends: Birth control pills may be the best way to "regulate" cycled since they provide scheduled bleeding during the last (placebo) pills. Other birth control options like depoprovera may trigger irregular bleeding initially. The patch & vag ring also help provide more predictable cycles. Mirena (levonorgestrel) (iud) may initially present with irregular bleeding for up to 6 months, then they become lighter or absent.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Yes!: Irregular periods are caused when your body's signals for ovulation and menstruation get confused by hormonal imbalances that can be related to your thyroid (TSH), pituitary (LH/FSH/prolactin), ovaries (estrogen/progesterone). Many external factors can affect the hormones: malnutrition, stress, obesity, for example. Hormonal contraception can help to regulate your periods, which is healthier.
Answered 5/25/2015
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