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A member asked:
For over a week i have been bleeding and i havent gotten to my placebo birth control pills yet. how can i stop the bleeding?
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You can: "double up" (take a few extra pills) but you should discuss this with your GYN or Family Physician..sounds like you need a different hormone strength! Hope this is helpful! Dr Z
Answered 7/23/2018
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