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A 22-year-old female asked:

Been on low estrogen bc for 4 years now, my periods are now heavy with bad cramps and clots like before i was on the pill. should i switch pills now?

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgeanswered
Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Possibly: It's possible a higher concentration hormone preparation would help alleviate your period pains and bleeding - suggest you discuss with a gynecologist.
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