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I'm on pill without 7 day break almost one year. my doc's suggestion. have period like bleeding for 1-2 wks every month. why? no time to see doc..

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Dr. John Berryman answered

Continuous BCP: Assuming you are having no problems,and the oral BCP's are low dose types, currently extended use of estrogen/progesterone types of low dose contraceptives is not contraindicated. It might be advised to take a five day "break" on your pills, which might cause some light bleeding in 5-10 days (but you can resume on day six, regardless) . It is not necessary to have bleeding for "1-2 weeks"/month.

Answered 9/6/2014

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A member asked:

I'm on pill without 7 day break almost one year. my doc's suggestion. have period like bleeding for 1-2 wks every month. why? no time to see doc..

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