By Chanel Dubofsky,  01.MAR.2019

If going off of hormonal birth control is proving rough for you and you’re experiencing things like acne, menstrual irregularities, as well as a heavy periods (if that’s not normal for you) and increased cramping, Dr. Kecia Gaither, Director of Perinatal Services at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, recommends a healthy diet, decreasing your stress levels, and increasing your iron consumption (especially if your period is super heavy). She advises letting nature take its course: “Generally menstrual cycles auto correct themselves within 3-6 months.”

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