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A member asked:

I have a cyst in ovary.doctor gave me ovral (ethinyl estradiol and norgestrel) l and 4 days ago i finished taking 1 of the 3 packs she gave.still havn't got my period.is this normal?

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

BCPs may suppress: Oral birth control pills can suppress your period, or lead to lighter periods. If you take the pills as prescribed, you will be protected from pregnancy, and have a regular monthly hormonal cycle.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/13/2018

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