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I usually have an average period on my birth control but this month it's very light, almost not there. i take my pills perfectly, any reason to worry?

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Dr. Yash Khanna answered

Not at all: There is nothing to worry if you have been taking your pills, and you had a light period which is not unusual with birth control pills.

Answered 5/1/2017

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A member asked:

I usually have an average period on my birth control but this month it's very light, almost not there. i take my pills perfectly, any reason to worry?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yash Khanna answered

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