Can Birth Control alter the timing of your period?

Answer 1

Most people who use the pill experience lighter bleeding, significantly less cramping and shorter periods.

• The most common side effects of the pill are headaches,SPOTTING BETWEENPERIODSand weight changes (loss or gain).
• Monophasic extended cycle pills have been approved. These monophasic pills reduce the frequency of the period by extending the time between the placebo interval, when a withdrawal bleed is experienced.
• The vaginal ring is a flexible, plastic ring that a woman places into the vagina. It works by releasing low levels of hormones. It is left in place for three weeks, then removed for one week during which a withdrawal bleed occurs. Unlike some other devices, the ring does not require a special fitting or placement.
• The contraceptive patch is an adhesive patch that releases hormones into the body through the skin. It is placed on the buttocks, upper arm, or upper torso, and each patch is worn continuously for one week at a time for three weeks and is removed for one week during which a withdrawal bleed occurs.
• The Mirena IUD can reduce menstrual cramps and the amount of bleeding that accompanies a woman’s period. Typically, women using Mirena may see that their menstrual flow is reduced by 90 percent. In approximately 20 percent of Mirena users, their flow stops altogether within one year. This could lower one’s risk for anemia
• Progestin-Only Methods: options like Mirena IUD and Depo-Provea Injection can relieve cramping and menstrual bleeding. Periods may be less frequent or stop altogether, which lowers the risk for anemia
• The Pill: it can reduce the risk of ovarian and uterine cancers, may improve acne, and can lessen premenstrual symptoms
• http://contraception.about.com/od/contraceptionoverview/tp/topquestions.htm
• It all depends on the type of Birth Control you are using, but a lot of methods of birth control can alter your period in many ways.