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I'm on the pill and due my period break next week. i have i am experiencing some light bleeding with a few small clots. is this normal?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yup: "Breakthrough" bleeding is quite common with oral contraceptive use...if it happens frequently a change in the hormone level of your pill is indicated! Hope this is helpful Dr Z

Answered 7/8/2017

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A member asked:

I'm on the pill and due my period break next week. i have i am experiencing some light bleeding with a few small clots. is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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