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Took 3active pills on day1 of placebo pills. stopped pill for 2or3 days, cont new pack as normal. is this the reason why withdrawal bleed didnt show ?

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Dr. John Berryman answered

No bleeding ?: If you took three active pills, it will take longer than "2-3 days" for bleeding to occur, but if you started a new pack, it may not result in withdrawal bleeding. If pregnancy is possible, get a serum HCG test in a week or two to be certain.

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Answered 3/6/2019

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A member asked:

Took 3active pills on day1 of placebo pills. stopped pill for 2or3 days, cont new pack as normal. is this the reason why withdrawal bleed didnt show ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Berryman answered

Dr Kuitems and 7 doctors agreed

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