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Menstrual bleeding

08/12/2008

Question:

I`m on Ortho Tri-Cyclen, the 28 days cycle. I`ve been noticing my period is only lasting 2 days. Is there any problem?

Answer:

No there is no problem; this is a normal side effect of being on oral contraceptives.

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Response by:

The Ohio State University Lisa M Keder, MD, MPH
Associate Professor, Clinical
Division of General Obstetrics and Gynecology
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
College of Medicine
The Ohio State University
Lisa M Keder, MD, MPH