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Last month i had 2 periods that weren't a week apart i did switch birth controls but only used the new 1 for 2 days, could that still cause 2 periods?

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Irregularity: Yes, but now that you are taking one BC your periods should be regular

Answered 5/20/2014

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A member asked:

Last month i had 2 periods that weren't a week apart i did switch birth controls but only used the new 1 for 2 days, could that still cause 2 periods?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Fields answered

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