Vermillion, SD
A 22-year-old female asked:
I have taken 3 pregnancy tests in the last month and they've all turned up negative. is there a chance my birth control eliminated my period?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 23 years experience
Sure : It is pretty common to miss a menstrual cycle while on birth control pills. In fact many pills are designed to cause of this. Many patients find this avoidance of bleeding very beneficial.
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Last updated Jan 10, 2014
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