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Hi, is 5 months too long to keep skipping periods, i am on birthday control pills and i only take the active pills and skip the red pills so that i dont go on periods and start next pack of active pills . is it safe? im using nordette
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Very thin lining: Uterine lining is likely to be very thin, and this can be done for as much as 12 months. If continued, may see light bleeding from the thin lining. Discuss with your doctor to be sure
Answered 4/26/2020
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