A member asked:

I've been taking birth control pills for 6 months now and this month i got my period twice already. is that normal?

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Period: This can sometimes occur however I would continue on with your birth control pills as you have been taking them. Your period should return to normal

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 3/17/2015

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A member asked:

I've been taking birth control pills for 6 months now and this month i got my period twice already. is that normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Fields answered

Dr Ali agreed

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