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Missed 5 bcp & started bleeding, tried to catch up with pills but decided to start a new pack.2nd week in and i'm still having mild spotting/discharge?
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One per day: Birth control pills are designed to be taken once a day. If you forget them or take the in any other fashion then you are likely to trigger breakthrough bleeding (bleeding at the wrong time). Although annoying it is not harmful. Overtime the pills will control your cycle. If you were having sex during the time you were skipping pills then check a home pregnancy test
Answered 12/5/2015
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