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I was prescribed birth control pills to regulate my period. before i take them i wanted to know how that worked and how long you take them for?
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Hormones: Birth control pills work by using hormones to regulate. Before you start you should have your hormones checked as well as your thyroid levels and other labs to see why your menses are irregular. Usually, they will make your periods regular.
Answered 4/11/2013
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