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Can birth control make your period irregular?
As instructed by my gynecologist, I am supposed to take my birth control continuously with no period for 3 months. The fourth month, I should allow myself to have a period and take the pill normally. However, the last two times I've tried to have a period, It's extremely light and almost non-existent.
I've been on birth control for 4 years and I haven't been sexually active for a while so there is no possibility of pregnancy. My last pap test was normal as well as the exam. I'm 23 years old. I take Junel 21 day 1.5/30
Just wondering if it's normal for a period to be this way or if I should call my doctor?
4 Answers
- Anonymous8 years agoFavorite Answer
Yes, birth control can definitely cause your period to be irregular. Different birth control pills have different effects on women such as spotting, bloating, headaches, mood swings, irregular periods, and even missed periods. Irregular periods is a side effect of the birth control you're taking. If you're really concerned about this, which is totally understandable because it's important to have periods, then you should talk to your doctor about this and maybe switch birth control. Hope this helps :)
- Anonymous8 years ago
You can call for reassurance, but yeah it s normal. Different types of birth control can effect any woman in any ways. Some may bleed for 2 weeks straight, spot constantly, randomly, it just varies and depends on the person.
- Dr.Mojo MLv 78 years ago
Hi,
The birth control makes the period regular. if you are not getting pl. inform your doctor.
- Anonymous8 years ago
yes. call your doctor if your period stops completely.
