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Whenever i skip the sugar pills in order to skip bleeding (even just once) i always have spotting for days. does this mean its not strong enough?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Bruce Young answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: That kind of bleeding is normal & the pills are working, as long as you only skipthe sugar pills.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/25/2013

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Follow up with your: Dr and gyn to check your blood sugar and hormone level and to assess the cause of your spotting. Take care!

Answered 12/10/2013

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A member asked:

Whenever i skip the sugar pills in order to skip bleeding (even just once) i always have spotting for days. does this mean its not strong enough?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Bruce Young answered

Dr Fowler agreed

Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

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