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Is Birth Control Pill Advisable For Prolonged And Heavy Periods?
i am 49 and my last so called regular period was aug, and it lasted for 2wks it was heavy,painful and clots. 1 wk went by after I was done then I started spotting and have been ever since as of today 10/23/17. I went to the doctor and he said that I wasn t in premenopause and he gave me a 28 day birthcontrol pills? is this the right thing to take cause I thought if u r bleeding or spotting not to take birthcontrol.
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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Birth control pills can help to control bleeding. This is the reason that most women on birth control pills have lighter periods.
If you are not comfortable using them, however, you can let your doctor know.
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Birth control pills can help to control bleeding. This is the reason that most women on birth control pills have lighter periods.
If you are not comfortable using them, however, you can let your doctor know.
I hope this helps
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