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I started taking birth control about a year ago and at first was very regular, just lighter than normal. i had a gap in my prescription and now my per?
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Period change?: Lighter periods are normal with the birth control pill. A gap in the medication will cause some period irregularities. Of course if you had sex get a preg test to rule out an unprotected pregnancy starting.
Answered 9/12/2017
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