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A member asked:

Is it normal to not get a period during the first month of being on birth control pill? i also have in protected sex very often. but not preg.

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Dr. Liza Kunz answered

Yes: Menstrual changes are very typical when starting hormonal contraception.

Dr Samuel agreed

Answered 4/2/2013

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