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Can i switch from the contraceptive pill to the injection? and can i do so without finishing the pack of pills? i have bad break through bleeding.
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Can switch if u want: Breakthrough bleeding (bleeding at the wrong time) is very common on birth control. It happens in about 1/3 of users. Its no big deal and usually self corrects over time. If you are not satisfied or it continues to happen then consider using a different birth control method. It is a common side effect and does not mean something is wrong or that the pill is not working.
Answered 1/24/2016
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