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I started a new birth control 2months ago my period has not came but one day it was just light blood then no more. was that my period?

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Dr. Douglas Lawson answered

Possible: If no period on the pill the first couple cycles then consider pregnancy as a possible reason. Having said that, one of the nice effects of the pill is shorter, lighter or absent periods and this is perfectly healthy. You don't need a period when on the pill.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/14/2015

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A member asked:

I started a new birth control 2months ago my period has not came but one day it was just light blood then no more. was that my period?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Douglas Lawson answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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