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A member asked:

Ive been on the birth control pill orsythia for almost a month now. i am about to go on my placebo pills. i feel like im having pms. is this normal?

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Yes: Its no fun but it is common to have PMS symptoms towards the last week of your pill pack. Best wishes!

Answered 7/20/2015

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