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Period came two weeks late. night i got it i also started birth control for the first time. usual period=heavy+painful. now its light and brown. help!

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Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Can happen: Light periods are one of the beneficial effects of the birth control pill

Answered 12/23/2015

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A member asked:

Period came two weeks late. night i got it i also started birth control for the first time. usual period=heavy+painful. now its light and brown. help!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

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