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Will birth control regulate my period ?
8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Family practice : It is often used to regulate periods.
Answered 10/20/2017
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Yes: When they were first studied these hormonal preparations were designed to help women have predictable periods, influence the amount of flow , and end ovulation pain. Over time they realized birth rates dropped with use as a side effect. Eventually that became their main selling point.
Answered 11/27/2017
506 views
It can: Yes, birth control pills are also used to regulate periods.
Answered 9/16/2014
3.7k views
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