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A member asked:

I am on junel fe and am breakthrough bleeding! when will it stop and will i get my period when i am supposed to?

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Any time: No fixed time to stop breakthrough bleeding if you continue pills normal period should come at end of pack of pills used.

Dr Davis and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/27/2017

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