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A member asked:

Is it normal to have irregular periods and have them become regular after stopping birth control pills?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sometimes: Irregular periods cause by an ovarian cyst which is surpressed or "pops" on the contraceptive pill will often resume normal regular cycles after the pill is used as treatment.

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. SG Erman answered

Yes: Menses may become very irregular for about 3 months after stopping birth control pills. There are many variations. Oral contraceptives. May help keep your natural hormones in balance.

Dr Lemme agreed

Answered 1/10/2015

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