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What does this mean? i'm not sexually active. i don't have a regular period schedule either. i am on birth control also.

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Dr. Michael Hulse answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Probably normal.: Many women will skip periods or stop having them altogether when taking a birth control pill. If the bleeding is heavy or more frequent then see your doctor to get checked out.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

What does this mean? i'm not sexually active. i don't have a regular period schedule either. i am on birth control also.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Hulse answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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