"Some birth control pills may make you bleed less and for fewer days," says Landa. That's due to the progestin hormone them, which can thin the lining of the uterus, causing periods to be lighter. "This is of course beneficial to women who have very heavy periods," the doctor says, since heavy bleeding can cause anemia or a low blood cell count, which can lead to other larger health issues.
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