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Took my birth control through my period and my period is lasting longer than usual but is light, is this normal, should i stop my birth control ?
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Do u want a baby now: That's the key question that you have to ask and answer. BCPs are very effective if taken as directed, over 99%. You have to follow the directions scrupulously. If you don't accidents do happen.
Answered 4/12/2016
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