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A member asked:
After 3.5 years on the same bc pill, periods are suddenly heavier and more painful. any reason this could be happening?
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Other options: Sometimes periods fluctuate a little. This is pretty common. You can consider other methods or changing the dose type of pill you are on if you would like shorter, lighter periods. The Mirena (levonorgestrel) IUD can often eliminate the cycle. See an Obgyn to discuss the options.
Answered 7/16/2016
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