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What does it mean if you start to get your period while on active birth control pills?
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Typical: Many women on lo dose birth control pills may start spotting or bleeding before the end of week 3. It may take several cycles for your body to get used to the new hormones. If the bleeding persists, you may need to switch to a different pill.
Answered 4/1/2013
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