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Hi docs, would my periods stop while on birth control?

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Dr. Michael Hulse answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Sometimes: Some women will stop having a period when using many different types of birth control. This is very unlikely to be a problem. If you have other symptoms contact your doctor.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 5/29/2015

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A member asked:

Hi docs, would my periods stop while on birth control?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Hulse answered

Dr Ali agreed

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