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Been on birth control for almost a month. how long would it take my body to go back the way it was if i stopped? these symptoms are too much for me..

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Not long: The immediate side effects will clear rapidly. Your regular period will normally return in about a month but sometimes that can take longer. You might want to discuss with your doctor trying a different pill before you give up on it entirely. Small changes sometimes make big differences.

Answered 7/9/2014

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A member asked:

Been on birth control for almost a month. how long would it take my body to go back the way it was if i stopped? these symptoms are too much for me..

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Timothy Brown answered

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