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I switched my bcp to loestrogen. i just started my third pack but didn't get a period last week during the sugar pill week. is that normal?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Possible: It is not uncommon to have a very light period when taking ocp's, and to occasionally skip a period while taking the pill is not abnormal. You should take a pregnancy test to rule out contraceptive failure.

Answered 10/1/2015

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A member asked:

I switched my bcp to loestrogen. i just started my third pack but didn't get a period last week during the sugar pill week. is that normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

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