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Is it normal to have a average period while on birth control? it wasnt very heavy but about average to what i was used to prior to birth control. im on ortho tri cyclen lo and 4th pack. i was hoping for much lighter periods

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Dr. Navita Modi answered

Yes : It is very much common to have a average period while you are on ocps Actually it is a good thing to have a average period instead of light period ,you need to shed your endometrial lining on a regular basis ,So donot worry ,You are good

Dr Hickerson and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2019

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A member asked:

Is it normal to have a average period while on birth control? it wasnt very heavy but about average to what i was used to prior to birth control. im on ortho tri cyclen lo and 4th pack. i was hoping for much lighter periods

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Navita Modi answered

Dr Hickerson and 2 doctors agreed

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