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A member asked:
I'm on birth control, and my last 2 or 3 periods have been extremely light with varying shades of brown. is this okay?
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Probably: The benefit of birth control is lighter periods. They cause the lining of the uterus to be thin and as a result periods are light and sometimes brown in appearance. If you are concerned or worried about infection, see your doctor.
Answered 9/27/2016
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