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Can birth control make your period really long?

Updated: 8/16/2019
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Not usually. They make then lighter and not as long.

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How long after starting a new birth control does your period start?

It really just depends on what type of birth control your taking, and when you start to take them. If you missed a week or two after getting off your period then you may spot for a few days, but you should start when your supposed to.


How long do you get your period for after you take birth control?

When you take birth control pills, you will have your period arriving during the 7 days break. During this time your period may last between 2-7 days.


How long after you stop taking birth control should you get your period?

In the next ten days.


What happens when you stay on your period too long?

Get checked for anemia or get put on birth control


Is it normal to not have a period if on birth control pills for a long time?

It depends on what type of birth control you are on. If you are on a birth control that will only make you have four or so periods a year, then it is normal. If you are on a normal birth control it really isn't normal to not have a period. Failure to menstrate is often caused by hormonal imbalances, certain conditions such as polycystic ovarian syndrome, could be causing the imbalance. In any case a good consultation with a family physician or a gynecologist would be a good order.


Can you get pregnant if the birth control pill is preventing your period?

Birth control pills are considered very reliable. As long as you take them on time there is very little chance of you becoming pregnant.


How long is to long to have a period and what to do to stop it?

not sure wat is considered too long but my period lasted over 15 days one time and the doctors gave me birth control to stop it. i jus had to take 2 pills a day instead of 1 a day. it really did help. and I've been on birth control ever since ( taking one a day now) and my periods are regular 5 days now. :)


Can you still get pregnant by skipping your period using your birth control pills?

As long as you are taking your birth control pills it is very unlikely that you would get pregnant, wether you skip your period or not. Als always if you are unsure, speak to your doctor or nurse.


How long does birth control change your period?

Hormonal birth control changes your period while you're on it, and shortly after you stop, but the changes do not normally last. The exception is Depo Provera, after which it can take one to eighteen months (average 11) for your period to return to its previous pattern.


Does you period start as so an you stop taking birth control and how long will it last if the answer is yes?

Your period will last between 2-7 days.


How long after getting off birth control does it take to start your period?

You will experience a withdrawal bleed first and your period will arrive 4+weeks after this.


If you took your pill like three days into your period even though you hadnt stopped bleeding yet how long will it take for the bleeding to stop Will your birth control cause your period to stop?

Hi, Yes birth control will cause your period to stop within 48 hours.