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I'm on the mini pill and i was wondering if it can make my period come 3 days late and last only 2 days slight cramps brown blood then some maroon too?

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Dr. Steven Hill answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Possible: It can - the minipill is the least effective oral contraceptive - if worried do a home pregnancy test. You should take the pill every day at about the same time - no missed doses.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/23/2012

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A member asked:

I'm on the mini pill and i was wondering if it can make my period come 3 days late and last only 2 days slight cramps brown blood then some maroon too?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Hill answered

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

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