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Prolonged light period for about 15 days , on birth control and still taking as normal but period not stopping?

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Dr. Ralph Boling answered

Continue pills,: talk to your doctor, as the uterine lining can become very thin over time, causing this type of bleeding. In some cases taking a 4 day break in the pills, and using condoms as a back up method, may be your doctor's recommendation.

Answered 2/25/2020

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A member asked:

Prolonged light period for about 15 days , on birth control and still taking as normal but period not stopping?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ralph Boling answered

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