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Are irregular periods normal after stopping "the pill"?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Common: They are not 'normal, ' but it happens alot - not to worry unless it continues, then see your doc.

Dr Samuel agreed

Answered 3/31/2013

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