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I have had breakthrough bleeding for 23 days now. was on last bcp for two months when the bleeding started. dr. changed pill 6 days ago.
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Taper: i'd take 3 active pills for 3 days 2 active pills for 3 days then take 1 pill a day skip your placebos continue with the next pack and then take the pills normally if you still have bleeding with this pill you may need a higher dose pill
Answered 5/7/2015
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