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A member asked:
I've been on birth control for 8months but last month i changed the brand from chateal to altavera. i'm in the middle of my pack and i'm bleeding?
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Formulation change: Your pill hormone composition has now changed and your body may need some time to adjust, as this is "breakthrough bleeding" which is common. The pills are still effective, but give it three cycles to see if the bleeding stops and if not talk to your treating GYN MD about the problem.
Answered 1/23/2017
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