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Ever since being on birth control my periods have become worse, i've switched the kind once and they are still horrible, could there be a connection?

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Dr. Yash Khanna answered

Discuss with Doctors: I will suggest you discuss your options with your family doctor or gynecologist there could be a connection, but we can not say without knowing what pills you have been on.

Dr Mourad agreed

Answered 3/27/2014

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A member asked:

Ever since being on birth control my periods have become worse, i've switched the kind once and they are still horrible, could there be a connection?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yash Khanna answered

Dr Mourad agreed

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