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A member asked:
I used to be able to take 3 bcp packs in a row to skip my period without any problems and recently if i skip just one period i'm having breakthrough bleeding all month off and on. did checkup and everything's fine so why is this suddenly happening?
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There are birth control pill designed specifically to limit your period to once in three months to once a year. Talk to your doctor for a proper prescription. Safe sex: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/safer-sex-guidelines
Answered 9/11/2021
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