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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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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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