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If u go a long time w/o periods and u get back on birth control is it normal to have light cramps throughout the day for 2weeks since being back on bc?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Common: When you start a new birth control method it is common to have breakthrough bleeding the first few months. This usually resolves after the first few months.

Answered 1/26/2013

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Dr. Paula Hillard answered

Possibly: There are many causes of missed periods. I hope that you had some tests done to figure out what was causing you to kiss.M mild cramps in the first few weeks are not rare.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

If u go a long time w/o periods and u get back on birth control is it normal to have light cramps throughout the day for 2weeks since being back on bc?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr. Paula Hillard answered

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