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I am on birth control and i've been getting pms like symptoms for the past 3 weeks. is this normal and what could be causing it?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Not PMS: Pms is a very specific syndrome where the drop in the hormones right before you have a cycle causes these symptoms. Pms would not happen for 3 weeks while on birth control hormone. Schedule a visit with a primary care doc and investigate other causes.

Answered 2/19/2014

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