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I started takin trinessa (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) last sunday and it made me have a period after the 3rd day of taking it. i just had a cycle that ended 2/19 is this normal?

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Dr. Milroy Samuel answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: New birth control can result in abnormal bleeding. Give a few cycles for your body to adjust prior to switching to new pills.

Dr Aronzon and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/22/2014

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A member asked:

I started takin trinessa (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) last sunday and it made me have a period after the 3rd day of taking it. i just had a cycle that ended 2/19 is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Milroy Samuel answered

Dr Aronzon and another doctor agreed

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