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Switched to a lower mg of hormones on my birth control and now it's almost like i have my period. why is this happening?
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???: What do you mean? Are you having your period when it is not due or just symptoms like cramps. Could be the lower dose is not enough to suppress your nl cycle and you need higher dose of hormones but if a problem you should d/w your doctor.
Answered 8/16/2013
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