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Confused.i don't know if i am protectedornot fr pregnancy on second pack of my pill?does breakthrough bleeding affects/lessen protection fr pregnancy?

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Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Protected : Breakthrough bleeding is annoying but it does not mean that the pill is not working.

Answered 6/17/2013

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A member asked:

Confused.i don't know if i am protectedornot fr pregnancy on second pack of my pill?does breakthrough bleeding affects/lessen protection fr pregnancy?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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