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A member asked:

Had early period and breakthrough bleeding. gyn was not concerned with preg. and said it was the dosage, she raised it but i'm still bleeding? why?

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Dr. Sam Sugar answered

Need to evaluate: If it persists over another period, workup is in order along with repeat testing.

Answered 5/5/2014

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