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Took chateal five days before my period...time came cramping for two days no period is this normal?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Birth control pills: Birth control pills are designed to be taken once per day for the entire month not just for 5 days. If you use them correctly then one expects a period at the end of the pack. If you take them in another manner then the menstrual cycle will not come at the expected time.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 11/25/2015

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A member asked:

Took chateal five days before my period...time came cramping for two days no period is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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