A 19-year-old female asked:

I am having bad cramps, sore breasts, and brown blood during my period on the third day and on bc pills..is this a normal period?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Monitor: Birth control pills are great at lightening the menstrual cycle and decreasing cramps. If this is a one time thing then there is not much to do. If it continues then you should be evaluated by an obgyn
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