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Hello
I have been on birth control for two weeks now and I decided to stop because I was experiencing too many side effects. After stopping the pills I started to have bleeding that looks like a regular period. Is that normal
Yes, it would be pretty normal. You'll have to wait a while for the normal pattern of your body to take over again. Since it was only for two weeks, and you stopped in the middle of the package, your distrupted the imposed pattern from the artificial hormones. But it should be OK again soon.
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Answers by Expert:
Ramona Quilter
Expertise
Natural Family Planning is a risk-free, safe, and economical alternative to chemical and barrier contraceptives. NFP is easy to understand, aids in fertility awareness for spacing children as well as increasing communication and assisting couples to concieve. I do not answer questions about other forms of birth control.
Experience
I have personal experience with all birth control methods, I practiced NFP throughout my child-bearing years and I am a paralegal with great research skills. I am totally convinced this is a viable alternative and I can back-up my statements with research.
Organizations
National Association of Legal Professionals, (NALS). Couple to Couple League (www.ccli.org - national organization for NFP)
Education/Credentials
Medical Assisting diploma, Bachelor of Arts, Associate of Applied Science in Legal Studies.
Awards and Honors
College graduate with high honors; high school graduate with highest honors;
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