Yes. When on the Pill, the lining of your uterus doesn’t become very thick so very little blood needs to come out each month. It is perfectly normal to have a light flow that lasts just a couple of days. However, if you have skipped pills and had sex, talk to your Health care provider about checking a pregnancy test. For the extended cycle pills, you might have a period every 3 months or even less.
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