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Period 4 days early on birth control marvelon...what's up with that? have been on this brand for 5 months now- maybe still adjusting?

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Dr. Bruce Pierce answered

Usually it takes: 3 months to adjust to birth control pill. You should see your doctor, it may be time to switch to something else.

Dr Baez agreed

Answered 8/27/2013

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A member asked:

Period 4 days early on birth control marvelon...what's up with that? have been on this brand for 5 months now- maybe still adjusting?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bruce Pierce answered

Dr Baez agreed

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