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What is the best and fastest way to reduce breakthrough bleeding? im going on my honeymoon in two days . could i start a new pack ?

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Dr. David Kurss answered

Not needed : Just continue taking the pill as you are, if you aren't bleeding now. If you are, your doctor could prescribe estrogen tablets to take for approx. 7 days. That should be enough to help. Doubling the pill is not as good.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

What is the best and fastest way to reduce breakthrough bleeding? im going on my honeymoon in two days . could i start a new pack ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Kurss answered

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