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How long does it take for cycles to get lighter when starting new birth control pills?
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If your menstrual cycle prior to the low dose bcp's was heavy, the bleeding in the week of placebo pills should be much lighter, since the low dose oral bcp's will stop ovarian estrogen production, and the lining (endometrium) will be thinner, allowing for diminished withdrawal bleeding.
Answered 3/10/2023
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