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Been on same birth control for years. last month 1/2 way thru i had breakthrough bleeding for over a week, now this month it started. what do i do?
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Not "unusual": This is not unusual ...your gynecologist can help with a change in your pil or you can get a "spare" package and simply take an "extra" pill from time to time when you "breakthru" Hope this helps Dr Z
Answered 12/16/2015
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