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Hello there i had my pierod last week and now im taking my pill as i do and im bleeding and i dont know why could you please help me ?

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Breakthrough bleedin: You may have this type of bleeding within the first 3 months of going on the pill as a matter of hormonal adjustment. .after that it should happen only if thede is a change in the pill type or some other relevant event. Check with your GYN dr if uncertain.

Answered 5/3/2015

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