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I'm newly on the pill (4 mo) and every time i'm around 3 days late. i'm sexually active but always end up getting a heavier period. why is it late?

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Dr. Mabel Obeng answered

OCPs: It is likely due to the type of ocp that you are using. You may want to consider switching to a different one. Having you period 3 days later is not a big issue but if the heavying bleeding is bothersome i would recommend switching pills.

Answered 6/8/2013

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A member asked:

I'm newly on the pill (4 mo) and every time i'm around 3 days late. i'm sexually active but always end up getting a heavier period. why is it late?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mabel Obeng answered

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