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A 19-year-old female asked:

i've been taking zelleta (the mini pill) for just over a month and i had my period for a week and then continued to bleed for 2 weeks. why is this?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston
Dr. Jeff Livingston answered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Breakthrough bleed: Breakthrough bleeding (bleeding at the wrong time) is very common on birth control. It happens in about 1/3 of users. Its no big deal and usually self corrects over time. If you are not satisfied or it continues to happen then consider using a different birth control method. It is a common side effect and does not mean something is wrong or that the pill is not working.
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