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Help? on the pill same one for about 2yr, had sex for about 10 months. now suddenly have break through bleeding. what does this mean?!is pill workin?
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It is working: Many factors can effect how the pill works. Missing doses, taking it at different times of the day, anti biotics, medications, a different generic brand are a few possibilities.
Answered 4/24/2015
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