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Is it normal for me to have a period for 3 days i started taking microgestin birth control in dec. dec 31 - jan 3, jan 31 - feb 3 i had a period.

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Dr. Cynthia Palabrica answered

Microgestin: As will all oral contraceptives, a shortened length of flow is a positive side effect.

Dr Scheef agreed

Answered 2/13/2016

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A member asked:

Is it normal for me to have a period for 3 days i started taking microgestin birth control in dec. dec 31 - jan 3, jan 31 - feb 3 i had a period.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cynthia Palabrica answered

Dr Scheef agreed

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