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Periods & bith control

I just gave birth almost 2 months ago. My docotr put me on birth control. Ortho tri cyclen lo. I had my first period after giving birt on june 3rd it lasted until june 8th. Then I started agai on june 23rd. and I avebeen bleeding since. I wa wondering if it was normal? Is it the birth control causing it? Or is it because  went 9 months without having a period and my body is confused?
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363281 tn?1643235611
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First, congratulations on the birth of your baby.
Don't worry about your period, it takes awhile for it to readjust itself after you have had a baby, usually up to 6 months to 9 months.
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It might take a while to get regular again. My doc said it could take up to 6 months. Dont worry.
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