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I haven't period one week after my placebo pills and it's just like a normal period cramps and medium flow, should i continue my new active pills or no?

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Dr. Jane Van Dis answered

Yes: It's definitely normal sometimes for bleeding to occur as you're moving on into the active pills in your pillpack. Not to worry just keep taking the pills as you would.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/14/2014

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A member asked:

I haven't period one week after my placebo pills and it's just like a normal period cramps and medium flow, should i continue my new active pills or no?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jane Van Dis answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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