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On bc pills&want to take prenatal vitamins in place of a regular multivitamin, will it affect my period making it last longer or affect it at all?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No diference: You may take either one. A prenatal vitamin is simply a multivitamin with the appropriate level for pregnant women. Vitamins are not related to your menstrual cycle.

Dr Warren agreed

Answered 9/14/2016

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A member asked:

On bc pills&want to take prenatal vitamins in place of a regular multivitamin, will it affect my period making it last longer or affect it at all?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr Warren agreed

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