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Hi there, i've recently started a new brand of bcp and i am bleeding lightly after only having my period two weeks ago. ?
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Normal: keep taking pills as prescribed and go directly into your second and third packs: your body needs time to regulate your cycles.
Answered 11/3/2015
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Not unusual: It is not unusual to have irregular bleeding / spotting when starting a new OCP. Try taking three pills today, two pills next day, then two pills followed by one pill daily. Many times, just by temporarily increasing the dose you can stop the bleeding and regulate the cycle.
Answered 11/4/2015
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