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I've been taking birth control for about a month. my doctor told me i should still have my period for the first three months. i'm two weeks late.
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Varies: Some pills especially the low dose pills may give you a very light period or not at all. They are still working it's just the low dose effects the amount. Your doctor can make an adjustment in the pill if that bothers you.
Answered 10/4/2016
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