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A member asked:
If you start your period one day before sugar pills, does that mean your birth control is not as effective? been on pill for 9mths.
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No: It's called breakthrough bleeding. It's a side effect, and does not mean that your birth control is not effective. If it happens repeatedly, you might wish to switch to a different pill.
Answered 1/1/2017
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