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My doctor put me on birth control to regulate my periods. if i stop taking it will my period go back to being irregular or will it fix itself?

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Dr. Dale Kristle answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Go back: Unless you have chafed your weight or other significant lifestyle change, your period will most likely resume the pre-pill pattern.

Answered 7/13/2014

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A member asked:

My doctor put me on birth control to regulate my periods. if i stop taking it will my period go back to being irregular or will it fix itself?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dale Kristle answered

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