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When will i get my period after taking birth control for only a month? it's been 4.5 weeks since i got off the pill.

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Dr. Patricia Fearing answered

4-6weeks: May take 4 to 6 weeks for periods to resume. May take longer if you have a history of irregular periods before starting birth control pills.

Answered 11/2/2013

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A member asked:

When will i get my period after taking birth control for only a month? it's been 4.5 weeks since i got off the pill.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Patricia Fearing answered

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