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A member asked:
Can't tell if i had my period on birth control pills. bc only has my period lasting 4 days. lots of white discharge and sometimes a light yellw/brown?
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Common side effect: It is common to have much lighter shorter periods on birth control. If you are concerned about the discharge see your doctor for an exam. But this sounds normal.
Answered 4/10/2013
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OCP and period: It may be normal for you to have very light or no bleeding on birth control pills. The amount of bleeding relates to how thick is the lining that develops on the pill. This is influenced by the type of medications in the pill, your weight, how active you are, other medications you are taking, and whether you miss any pills. When you miss or have light periods, you could be pregnant as well.
Answered 4/10/2013
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