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A member asked:
I've finished 3packs of alysena28 i'm skipping my period for the 4th pack. i'm 9pills in and i'm bleeding light at first now heavy.what does this mean
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Breakthrough: bleeding- very common when using oral contraceptives. If bleeding continues to be heavy, consult your GYN this week.
Answered 8/24/2014
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