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Do the birth control pills cause heavy periods when we start taking them initially?

By AnujaB13
Created 08/06/2015 - 11:01

I have started taking birth control pills since 2 weeks now. And now that i am having my periods, its been heavy since day 1. I dont have such a heavy bleeding usually. Is this due to birth control?
if yes, is that ok?? Please consult me on this. Eagerly waiting for your reply

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