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Period has been a lot lighter for past 3 months and pro dominantly brown . i have been on the pill for 2yrs. my period lasted longer last 2 cycles?
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Probably normal: Birth control pills often cause periods to become lighter by thinning out the uterine lining that is shed with the period each month. Sometimes periods become so light that it is only spotting. If this is bothersome to you, talk to your provider about switching to another pill.
Answered 2/22/2016
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