A member asked:

This is my first period after starting birth control and im having different period symptoms than usual. is this normal?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Gregory Hines answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Typical: Your periods on birth control pills will often be different than off of them. That is not unusual.

Answered 4/3/2012

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: Starting oral contraceptives has caused a hormonal change which has impacted your period.

Answered 11/8/2018

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