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I just started my first pack of birth control and my period been down for 2 weeks is that normal and will it last 2 weeks on my next pack of pills?

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Dr. Lori Mcneal answered

Bleeding with BCP's: I tell my patients to give a new birth control 3 months to regulate your cycles. If you are bleeding super heavy for two out of four weeks, i would discontinue that pill.

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

I just started my first pack of birth control and my period been down for 2 weeks is that normal and will it last 2 weeks on my next pack of pills?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lori Mcneal answered

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