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Tried to skip a period unsuccessfully, on tri sprintec now i've been bleeding for almost three weeks and i don't know what to do.

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Dr. Wendy Askew answered

Need to see dr: You need to see your gynecologist to see what is going on. You probably need some labwork and a sonogram to figure out what is causing this and get it treated.

Answered 8/19/2013

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A member asked:

Tried to skip a period unsuccessfully, on tri sprintec now i've been bleeding for almost three weeks and i don't know what to do.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wendy Askew answered

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