A member asked:

Can the birth control errin cause irregular bleeding? i was on it had my period then two weeks later what seems like to be another period.

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Dr. Timothy Brown answered

Yes: Irregular bleeding is the most common side effect on the pill. Be sure to take it consistently and be careful of other medications, particularly antibiotics. Once started it tends to persist through the cycle. If it recurs you might discuss making a switch.

Dr Fronzaglia ii, do, ms agreed

Answered 1/20/2014

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Dr. Kimberly Morse answered

Yes: Errin is a Progesterone only pill and often causes irregular bleeding.

Dr Livingston and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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A member asked:

Can the birth control errin cause irregular bleeding? i was on it had my period then two weeks later what seems like to be another period.

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Timothy Brown answered

Dr Fronzaglia ii, do, ms agreed

Dr. Kimberly Morse answered

Dr Livingston and another doctor agreed

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