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Heavy breakthrough bleeding & bad cramps. my period comes in 3wks and my pill cycle is 12wks. i took acyclovir could this be why it's happening?

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Dr. Michael Traub answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Possible: antibiotics and antivirals can affect the way birth control pills are absorbed. anyone taking an extended pill pack also has a higher chance of breakthrough bleeding and spotting.

Answered 6/11/2016

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A member asked:

Heavy breakthrough bleeding & bad cramps. my period comes in 3wks and my pill cycle is 12wks. i took acyclovir could this be why it's happening?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Traub answered

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