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I just started norgestimate ethyinl estradiol birth control, im having my first period since starting it. it is very heavy, is this normal?

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Dr. Darrin Cunningham answered

Yes: First 3 or 4 cycles may be different than your 'normal'. What we hope is that your period will begin to lighten and shorten over 6 to 7 months. .

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/21/2016

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A member asked:

I just started norgestimate ethyinl estradiol birth control, im having my first period since starting it. it is very heavy, is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Darrin Cunningham answered

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

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