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A member asked:

Started 3rd pill pack today. but i still have a lot of cramping, back pain and headaches. same as during my period. is this normal?

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Dr. Jonathan Sack answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Try a different pill: Ask your doctor to try a different pill to help these symptoms.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 4/24/2015

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