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Started bleeding on pill no.13 (aug16) and i'm still bleeding today on pill no.17 (aug20), also cramps each day of bleeding, is this normal? 1st cycle

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

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YES: On first cycle of any pill abnormal bleed is common. It can take 3 months to normalize to any new pill. Give it time.

Answered 8/21/2013

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A member asked:

Started bleeding on pill no.13 (aug16) and i'm still bleeding today on pill no.17 (aug20), also cramps each day of bleeding, is this normal? 1st cycle

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marsha Davis answered

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