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A member asked:

On the pill and have been bleeding for almost 8 days. bleeded the whole 7 days of placebo and have light bleeding on the 8th. haven't missed any pills?

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Dr. Steven Hill answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

How long?: How long have you been on the pill? Most people have shorter and lighter periods after being on the pill for 3-6 months, but what you are describing is not significantly abnormal.

Answered 11/5/2013

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