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Started a higher dose birth control pill & periods are still heavy & is lasting longer than previous pill. is this normal? what should i do?

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It can be normal: Periods can change with different birth control pills and may take a few months to settle down to normal. However it is never wrong to call your prescribing doctor to discuss these concerns or make an appointment.

Answered 2/25/2018

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