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I have been on bc for 2 years. i have been taking microgestin 1/20. i have some abnormal bleeding. duration: 9 days. could it be breakthrough?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
YES: As you get older, your birth control may neede to be changed. Right now just continue you microgestin as directed. Keep a menstrual diary or journal and consult your GYN
Answered 1/20/2015
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Yes: Abnormal bleeding on birth control pills is by definition break through bleeding and is common when you are just starting pills or if you forget or take your pills late. It can also be caused by infections like chlamydia and abnormal cells on the cervix. If you have been taking the pills at the same time every day get in to be checked. Better safe than sorry.
Answered 1/20/2015
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