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The patch birth control is making my period longer on the first week of putting it on. my period ranges 3-4 days. currently on my 6
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Options: If this is a new birth control method for you then consider trying out a few months to see if things improve. If not then consider one of the many other birth control options. The Mirena IUD often stops your period completely. This may be an option you would like.
Answered 3/25/2017
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