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Could birth control pills be causing my longer periods? could my birth control method be causing my periods to be longer than usual?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
It would be unusual: But it is possible. Ocps usually make periods shorter, lighter, less painful, but they can sometimes make them longer or heavier - need to get switched to a different ocp. May have very different side effects.
Answered 11/2/2015
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Usually not: Birth control pills typically make periods lighter and shorter. If you recently started the bill you may have break thru bleeding in the first few months.
Answered 3/15/2013
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