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I got my period a day early and i'm on birth control. i take my pills consistently, sometimes a couple of hours late. is this normal?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Occassional: irregularity in period usually isn't a significant issue. Take care.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/1/2014

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A member asked:

I got my period a day early and i'm on birth control. i take my pills consistently, sometimes a couple of hours late. is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

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