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I get my period the 17th of every month, im on yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) bc, and its the 2-4th of april and im bleeding heavily and crampng, and its not like a light blood?

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Dr. Karen Butler answered

Irregular period: Not uncommon or abnormal to have an irregular period wait and see how your next cycle goes. Do a pregnancy test also

Answered 4/4/2016

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A member asked:

I get my period the 17th of every month, im on yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) bc, and its the 2-4th of april and im bleeding heavily and crampng, and its not like a light blood?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Karen Butler answered

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