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12 day long period, is this normal? barely any blood and no pain! just changed pill and don't think it is good for me, was always regular on other ones

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Dr. Rupesh Parikh answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Adjustment period: It may take your body to adjust to your pills for a few months - see how you do , and if tit does not improve then see gyn to back to your original script.

Answered 12/8/2012

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A member asked:

12 day long period, is this normal? barely any blood and no pain! just changed pill and don't think it is good for me, was always regular on other ones

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rupesh Parikh answered

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