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A member asked:

Taking sprintec 28, have my period for the full 7 days of inactive pills plus 3-4 into active. never lasted this long b4, should worried? on 4th mo.

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Hormonal: imbalance. If this happens again you need a pill with higer progesterone in it to prevent prolongation of withdrawal bleeding. Discuss with your gyn.

Answered 5/25/2015

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