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Is it normal to have a very heavy period and painful cramps the first month while on trinessa (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) bcp? if so, should i change pills?

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Dr. Linda Callaghan answered

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Wait another month.: Wait for the second month to see if the problem persists before changing.

Answered 4/28/2013

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A member asked:

Is it normal to have a very heavy period and painful cramps the first month while on trinessa (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) bcp? if so, should i change pills?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Linda Callaghan answered

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