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A member asked:
I have been on my period on and off for two weeks. it goes from heavy to light then starts all over again. i am currently on birth control (previfem)?
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Hormones: It seems that this is probably not the right pill for you and your breakthrough bleeding is very persistent. Talk to your doc about switching it for you.
Answered 9/11/2014
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