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My period has been on for 8 days im on birthcontrol it normally last 5 days im sexually active and i miss bc what's the problem?
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Take every pill: I believe you answered your own question. Missing birth control pills can cause abnormal bleeding as well as increase your risk for pregnancy.
Answered 1/2/2013
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