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Will birth control change my cycle?

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Dr. Michael Hulse answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Possibly.: Most women will have lighter, less painful and more predictable periods. If you are not currently having a 28 day cycle you usually will when taking a birth control pill. If the pill changes your cycle it will normally be a helpful or desired change.

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Answered 5/29/2015

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