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A member asked:

I missed my sunday birth control pill, took my monday one, and missed my tuesday one. i am now experiencing bleeding and cramps. is this normal?

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Dr. Zachary Veres answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Bleeding: most likely breakthrough bleeding from birth control. See your gyn doctor

Answered 4/16/2015

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