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Should i stop taking the pill? i started taking mercilon 21 about a month and a half ago. 2 weeks later i had a withdrawal bleed for 8 days. i finished the pack and waited the 7 days before starting the 2nd pack. about a week into the second pack i starte
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I : I would recommend trying them for one more month, and if you don't adjust with decreased bleeding, you may need a different preparation, so then notify the prescriber of your concern.
Answered 10/3/2016
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