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Took my birth control through my period and my period is lasting longer than usual but is light, is this normal, should i stop my birth control ?

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Dr. Charles Gordon answered

Specializes in Adolescent Medicine

Do u want a baby now: That's the key question that you have to ask and answer. BCPs are very effective if taken as directed, over 99%. You have to follow the directions scrupulously. If you don't accidents do happen.

Answered 4/12/2016

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