A member asked:

I was on birth control the patch method, after stopping i started to bleed a week later. is that a period?

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Dr. Karen Jones answered

Yes: When a person stops birth control pills or patch, where ever in the cycle, there will be a period.

Dr Fairchild agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I was on birth control the patch method, after stopping i started to bleed a week later. is that a period?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Karen Jones answered

Dr Fairchild agreed

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