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I'm on the pill (microgynon ) for an year now but from time to time i get a light period why is that?

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Dr. Yash Khanna answered

Side effect: It is most probably side effect from the pill.Continue the pills as prescribed and discuss this with your doctor at the next scheduled visit

Dr Saghafi and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/13/2017

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A member asked:

I'm on the pill (microgynon ) for an year now but from time to time i get a light period why is that?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yash Khanna answered

Dr Saghafi and another doctor agreed

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