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Hi i'm 24 years old and this is my first time ever on birth control. before taking tri sprintec my periods were normal and lasted no longer than 4-5 d?

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Dr. Jodi Ritsch answered

Tips for OCP: Taking your birth control pills before bed may prevent nausea. Most likely your periods will remain or possibly lessen the number of days and heaviness. Using condoms to prevent sexually transmitted diseases is always important.

Dr Saghafi agreed

Answered 2/20/2015

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A member asked:

Hi i'm 24 years old and this is my first time ever on birth control. before taking tri sprintec my periods were normal and lasted no longer than 4-5 d?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jodi Ritsch answered

Dr Saghafi agreed

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