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My daughter is 17 and taking yaz plus birth control pills for 1st time its almost 28 days but her period has not stopped completely is this normal or do i have to take her for a check up?

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Dr. Ralph Boling answered

In general: it can take two or three cycles to regulate the period flow. If bleeding is prolonged or excessive, this should evaluated by your doctor.

Answered 2/11/2020

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A member asked:

My daughter is 17 and taking yaz plus birth control pills for 1st time its almost 28 days but her period has not stopped completely is this normal or do i have to take her for a check up?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ralph Boling answered

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