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I took 2 pills a day late each during my third week and started bleeding lightly. now i am not getting my period during placebo week... normal?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

YES: Normal due to taking 2 pills. Should normalize within 4 weeks.

Answered 1/20/2016

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