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A member asked:
Normally i have a heavy period. but this month it was super light. i just switched birth control pills. could that be why?
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Bingo: can't say for certain with just an online post but sounds like you are on the mark: I believe you are correct. Changing birth control pills very often affects the timing and/or the flow of a menstrual period, most women find the amount of bleeding is less/ lighter. Good wishes.
Answered 4/7/2015
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