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Shouldn't a higher dosage birth control pill cause you to bleed less and not more? is it possible that no pill will control my irregular bleeding?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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No: but it should "control" your irregular bleeding while you are on it ! Ask your GYNECOLOGIST! Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 3/28/2015

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A member asked:

Shouldn't a higher dosage birth control pill cause you to bleed less and not more? is it possible that no pill will control my irregular bleeding?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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