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A member asked:
Is it normal to have a very heavy period and painful cramps while on bcp?
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OCP and period: It may be normal for you to have heavy, light or no bleeding on birth control pills. The amount of bleeding relates to how thick the uterine lining develops on the pill. If this is your first time on the pill, it may take some time for your body to adapt. I would monitor the cycles to see if it persists. If it does, you may need to change the type of pills you are using.
Answered 12/10/2013
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Family practice : It can happen but it is not normal. Your birth control may need to be changed.
Answered 4/28/2013
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