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Q: Period Still?
asked by: Star2007 on March 19th, 2007
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I started taking birth control last month. I got my period on the 3rd day of the spacer pills.(Last Wednesday) Wasn't that heavy, but I still have it. I thought periods would be shorter? like 3 days. Or does it take a couple months for my periods to be shorter?
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mc4ever02
replied on March 19th, 2007
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Your body may take some time to adjust. Many women do have shorter periods. Some only have lighter periods. Some women do not see a change at all. It took me about 4 months for it to get to 3-4 days in length. Then they continued to get shorter until they only lasted 2 days max. How many active pills are you into your next pack?
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Star2007
replied on March 19th, 2007
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I started my second pack yesterday so 2.

I remember when I started my first pack on the day I got my period(on a sunday) and my period only lasted about 3 days.
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mc4ever02
replied on March 19th, 2007
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It will *probably* so the same this month. When I first started birth control, I would continue to bleed until the third or fourth active pill. It is very common to do this through the entire time you are on birth control. I would give it three months or so...if you are unhappy with how it is helping in length then you should bring it to your prescribing physicians attention. There are *many* options available for birth control .You may also have some spotting the first few months. But it is worth it in the long run!
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Shawnda
replied on March 19th, 2007
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Your periods will be irregular until your body gets used to it. My periods vary a little each month since i started a new kind. It should regulate a little more soon.
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