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Does stopping birth control cause amenorrhea? can stopping birth control altogether be the cause of my amenorrhea?
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It can: Stopping oral contraceptives can cause amenorrhea in some women. It's usually of a short duration in most women, but can be persistent and even permanent. If it last more than several months, contact your gyn.
Answered 3/8/2013
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