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First month on oral contraceptives. period ended but still bleeding. very light on most days; spotting. cramping too. is this normal?

Q: first month on oral contraceptives. period ended but still bleeding. very light on most days; spotting. cramping too. is this normal?

: It may take a few cycles for you to adjust to the new hormonal balance. If after 3-4 months, you still have issues, contact your doctor to consider a different preparation of the pill. Get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health!

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

It may take a few cycles for you to adjust to the new hormonal balance. If after 3-4 months, you still have issues, contact your doctor to consider a different preparation of the pill. Get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health!

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Answered 4/1/2021

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A member asked:

First month on oral contraceptives. period ended but still bleeding. very light on most days; spotting. cramping too. is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Ingram and another doctor agreed

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