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Birth control pills aren't making my periods lighter, does that mean it is not working properly in preventing pregnancy? been on pills for 4 months
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NO: The pills are designed to hormonally control your cycle and prevent pregnancy. They are not designed to make periods lighter.
Answered 7/20/2016
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