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A member asked:
I take tri cyclen lo and i tried skipping my period by going from week 3 to 1. i have light bleeding. i am 2 days into the pack. should i stop?
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Don't stop: Keep taking the pill, with tricyclics is very ahrd to stop periods sinf the dose is variable from wek to week. Just keep taking them and see, the important part is that you will be protected from the contraceptive stand poin if you take them.
Answered 3/9/2015
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