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Why Fewer Periods Are Possible

You’re probably comfortable with the idea of the Pill as birth control, but you might still think the idea of fewer periods is a little strange. Well, it’s not really. Here’s how it works.

When you’re on a birth control pill, the period you get every month isn’t a real period. It’s what’s called a “Pill” period. When you take a birth control pill, you don't have a menstrual cycle—your body doesn't prepare for pregnancy because you don't ovulate. As a result, your uterine lining doesn't build up, so there's no need to shed it. This is the reason you don’t need to bleed every month when you take the Pill.

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