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Missed bcp in first week & had sex, took bcp 12 hours late in 3rd week but no sex. used new summers eve soap & just started bleeding a little, why?
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Breakthrough bleedin: If you miss the pills or start late ,you are likely to have what is described as breakthrough bleeding.
Answered 2/1/2015
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