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I have been on oral contraceptives for about 4 years. today is my first day to start my period a day early. is this ok? what can cause it?

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Dr. Ralph Boling answered

This is ok,: this may happen now and then. Does not reflect a decrease of contraceptive effectiveness.

Answered 7/25/2019

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