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Can your period happen at the end of the birth control pills?

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Dr. Nurit Winkler answered

Yes: When taking bcp your period usually will starts during the week of "sugar pills". Most women will start menstruating a few days after stoping the active pill.

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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