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About two weeks ago i started my period. concurrently, started monthly orthocyclen (ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate) rx. i missed day three. still menstruating. causes? what to do?

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breakthrough bleedin: Breakthrough bleeding is not unusual when 1st starting bcp, especially with missing pills. Continue to take the pills and use backup barrier contraception during this 1 st cycle of pills.

Answered 10/11/2013

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