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Im on my first period since starting birth control, and is lasted eight days. it is very light but it wont stop bleeding. is this normal?

Q: im on my first period since starting birth control, and is lasted eight days. it is very light but it wont stop bleeding. is this normal?

: There is often an adjustment period over the first 2 or 3 cycles when starting the birth control pill. Bleeding may be irregular and variable but becomes predictable thereafter. What you are describing is not unusual.

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There is often an adjustment period over the first 2 or 3 cycles when starting the birth control pill. Bleeding may be irregular and variable but becomes predictable thereafter. What you are describing is not unusual.

Answered 6/29/2023

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A member asked:

Im on my first period since starting birth control, and is lasted eight days. it is very light but it wont stop bleeding. is this normal?

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