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A member asked:

I missed a pill on week 3, took two, 2 days later, and continued a 2nd packet straight away. i'm now having breakthrough bleeding. can i get pregnant?

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Doubtful: you are protected and the bleeding is most likely from doubling up on your pills. It will take 1-2 more packs for your cycle to regulate.

Answered 11/9/2014

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