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A member asked:

Can taking birth control at a young age negatively affect your menstrual cycle?

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Dr. Andrew Blazar answered

No: Taking the "pill" at a young age will usually not effect your period once you stop it.

Dr Honore agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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