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A member asked:
Are there withdrawl problems if a woman stops birth control pills after being on them for 17 years?
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Yes: Yes she can, usually without much difficulty.
Answered 6/15/2013
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How long does birth control withdrawal bleed last? Mine's come of the 2nd off active pills and is very light. Is it normal?
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