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I started microgestine fe 1/20 pills. this is just my 1st month (3rd week) of pills & i am experiencing breakthrough bleeding, like 3rd-4th of menses?

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Dr. Kevin Olson answered

May need to switch: May need to switch medications with different hormone levels. Go see the doctor that prescribed the medication to switch.

Answered 11/14/2013

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A member asked:

I started microgestine fe 1/20 pills. this is just my 1st month (3rd week) of pills & i am experiencing breakthrough bleeding, like 3rd-4th of menses?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kevin Olson answered

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