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A member asked:

I had my period on 2 occasions with a span of 5mo in between. i was told by dr.nothing serious(cancer/cysts)is wrong with me. can birth control help?

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Maybe: The original studies of the pill were designed to reduce irregularity, excessive bleeding and pain with menses. Eventually the side effect of birth control became the main reason for their use. This is something you should discuss with your OBGYN. It has certainly been a benefit to many with the same problem.

Answered 7/4/2017

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