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Is it normal to have light period that lasted for 1-2 days after switching to lower dose? (diane 35 to yaz) never had missed or late pills this month (yaz?

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Menstrual irregularities are not uncommon and anovulatory cycle is a common cause. If you miss more than two periods it would be time to see your doctor. If you do not wish to be pregnant, use contraception all the time. You may consider implanted contraceptive or an IUD. Consult this site. http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/menstruation/conditioninfo/Pages/causes.aspx Get HPV vaccine.

Answered 8/27/2022

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