Do Birth Control Pilks Shorten Periods

I'm on my first day of taking Althea pills. So far I haven't experienced any symptoms like nausea and migraine. How long would it take before I experience any of these? Hopefully I won't experience the bad side effects. Also, does taking pills shorten the duration of periods? I typically have mine up to 7 days and took the pill exactly on the first day of my period.

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It may take a few weeks for any possible side effects to manifest, according to NIH reports. They may also include mood swings, spotting, and PMS-like symptoms.

Yes, that can sometimes shorten the length of your period, some women even stop having periods entirely, while taking oral contraceptives.

Has there been any change? Are you on any other medications?

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