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If ur taking birthcontrol pills to regulate ur period what happens if you stop taking them ?will it remain regular?

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

That's the plan: Your doctor will work with you to determine how long to use oral contraceptives to regulate your periods. This may take a bit of time, but ultimately the target is regular periods without excessive bleeding or medication use.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 12/27/2017

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