Birth Control & Periods: What to Expect | [Your Brand/Website]

Most hormonal methods of birth control, such as the pill, patch, and ring, will cause you to have a monthly withdrawal bleed. This is not a true period, but rather a reaction to the hormones in your birth control. The withdrawal bleed is typically lighter and shorter than a regular period, and it will usually occur at the end of your pill or patch pack or during your ring-free week.

However, some birth control methods, such as the IUD and implant, can cause your periods to become lighter or even stop altogether.

If you are concerned about your period while on birth control, talk to your doctor