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My period is lighter than normal , i've beeding for 5 days and i've been cramping as well. i'm on the birth control patch , could that be why?

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Dr. Cody Mead answered

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Maybe: Or it could just be normal variance. Periods can vary between heavy and light. This is very normal. Hope this helps!

Answered 5/8/2015

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A member asked:

My period is lighter than normal , i've beeding for 5 days and i've been cramping as well. i'm on the birth control patch , could that be why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cody Mead answered

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