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A member asked:

If the contraceptive pill gives you a 'fake period', does the blood still come from the uterus? how does it work?

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Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Yes: It is still considered a menstrual cycle. The hormones in the contraceptive pill act in a way similar to what happens in a natural spontaneous cycle

Dr Tomsky Corvalan agreed

Answered 7/20/2017

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