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On bc pill.get papsmear yearly & always normal results. often have breakthrough & postcoital bleeding occasionally (lasts ~2 days). what could it be?
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Breakthrough bleed: Breakthrough bleeding (bleeding at the wrong time) is very common on birth control pills. 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 2/13/2016
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