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Bleeding/period while on pill. what does it mean? i still have 5 pills to go.

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Dr. Karen Butler answered

Ans: The uterine wall is shedding to thin it out. Most likely not ovulating due to the hormonal alteration from the pill. Breakthrough bleeding

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Answered 3/4/2017

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A member asked:

Bleeding/period while on pill. what does it mean? i still have 5 pills to go.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Karen Butler answered

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

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