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I am on the 21 pack of birth control and i forgot to take day 5 and just got my period. do i still continue the pack or start new after my period?
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Breakthrough bleed: Breakthrough bleeding (bleeding at the wrong time) is very normal on birth control. It happens in about 1/3 of users. Its no big deal and usually self corrects over time. If you are not satisfied or it continues to happen then consider using a different birth control method. It is a common side effect and does not mean something is wrong or that the pill is not working. Just continue taking.
Answered 12/10/2013
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