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I'm taking sprintec and it has been two weeks that i have been on my period. is it because i'm on the pills. please help?

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YES: pills plus your own female cycle may cause breakthrough bleeding: the pills may be either too mild or too strong for you. Consult your GYN and if sexually active get a pregnancy test.

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Answered 4/15/2015

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