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A member asked:

Can trinessa (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) cause periods to be only 2-3 days?

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Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Yes: Any contraceptive pill can potentially reduce your menstrual flow and duration

Answered 12/2/2015

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