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Can stress cause period issues even while on bc pills? i've been lightly bleeding a week before my inactive pills for about 10 days now.

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Dr. Kent Childs answered

Stress: As with anything stress can change a menstrual cycle whether on or off a birth control pill. I'd recommend continuing your pill pack as usual and find ways to destress to improve. It is also possible that while on a pill you can skip periods. 1 or 2 occurrences is not worrisome but if continues consult your physician.

Answered 4/2/2015

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A member asked:

Can stress cause period issues even while on bc pills? i've been lightly bleeding a week before my inactive pills for about 10 days now.

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Dr. Kent Childs answered

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