A member asked:

Is it normal to have 2 periods a month while on birth control?

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Dr. Douglas Lawson answered

No: You might need to have either your pill dose or type changed. While a small amount of breakthrough bleeding may occur in the first couple of cycle packs, two episodes of full period like bleeding probably means this pill isn't going to work for you.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 3/14/2019

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A member asked:

Is it normal to have 2 periods a month while on birth control?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Douglas Lawson answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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