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A member asked:

I have been on quartette ( 91 cycle bc pill) for 3 years. i have had breakthrough bleeding for the past 14 days due to antibiotics. how to stop bleed?

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It may take : another month to regulate, so I suggest continuing for now. If not better after 3 months let your doctor know.

Answered 5/9/2020

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