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Is there a way to shorten my menstrual cycle naturally? or is birth control a more effective method? i'd like to not use birth control if possible.

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Lysteda: You can do that through a number of different birth control methods to manipulate the hormones but there is not a natural way to do it. Would be nice if there was. Lysteda is a non hormonal medication that dramatically shortens the cycle and limits bleeding. Ask your doctor if you are a candidate.

Answered 10/4/2015

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