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I am taking birth control continuously. i accidentally took a few inactive pills and now i am having withdrawal bleeding. can i stop it?
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Start a new pack: If you are taking oral contraceptive pills continuously and then take inactive pills, you are correct, you will get withdrawal bleeding. You did not mention how many days of inactive pills you have taken. There are 7 days of inactive pills in a 1-month pill pack. The withdrawal bleed usually starts (and ends) during the 7 days of inactive pills. Starting a new pack will stop withdrawal bleed.
Answered 9/28/2016
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