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Can a birth control pill shorten your period down to only having it for one day? i am on the pill and this is the first time i've had a short period
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BirthControlPill: Yes, being on birth control can shorten your periods and make them lighter as well.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Short periods common: Yes, birth control pills can make your periods very short - or even make you not have periods. Just be sure you are not pregnant. Some women who don't have periods on the pill take a pregnancy test just to make sure! you may come to appreciate the shorter, more predictable periods. Good luck. Lgromkomd.
Answered 9/29/2016
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