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Do you suppose to get your period when you're on birth control sprintec? mine feels like it will come on soon this my 1st time on bc

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Yes,you should: get a period while taking sprintec,when your pack is finished.If you don't,don't worry as it is your body adjusting to the pill,and you will get a period in a reasonable amount of time. Hope this helps!

Answered 5/20/2016

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