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Took ocella (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) the first day of period-light period 1-2 days then heavy for 3. i need no period by 4 days later. take pill will skip this period?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

One per day: You can not control exactly how many days you will bleed. Ocella (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) tends to cause fairly short light periods.

Dr Amico Jr and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/8/2016

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A member asked:

Took ocella (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) the first day of period-light period 1-2 days then heavy for 3. i need no period by 4 days later. take pill will skip this period?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr Amico Jr and another doctor agreed

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