Expert: Norman Solberg - 8/7/2010

Question
QUESTION: i started birth control july the 4th. my doctor put me on a 28 day birth control named Sprintec.. without birth control i had 4 days so with birth control how many days am i going to have now?

ANSWER: Time will tell.  Most women have lighter and shorter periods on the pill, but everyone is different.

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QUESTION: okay do you think birth control is bad for me? i am 16 years
old

Answer
I don't know enough about you to know whether birth control pills are bad for you.  Most likely they're much better for you than being pregnant.  What type of birth control is best for any person is an individual choice.  Birth control pills have many benefits, work very well for contraception, and have few risks.  I'm not sure what you are asking.