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Is it normal to have a light period on 3rd week of active pill and regular period on placebo week? i started 4th week and have period symptoms.

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Dr. Annette Fineberg answered

It can be: On the birth control pill, many women have break through bleeding which is bleeding that occurs during the active pills. It should go away within a few months. If not, you can try a different pill or just live with it since it is not dangerous.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 2/28/2014

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A member asked:

Is it normal to have a light period on 3rd week of active pill and regular period on placebo week? i started 4th week and have period symptoms.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Annette Fineberg answered

Dr Ali agreed

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