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A member asked:
I have just started taking the pill and have had breakthrough bleeding for a week now , is this normal ?
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Yes: Breakthru bleeding on the first package is extremely common. It should improve with the second package and be gone with the third. Do be sure to take them at the same time every day and if it is not gone by the 3rd package see your doctor. You may need a different pill. Good Luck.
Answered 9/9/2014
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