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I took my bcp 6 hours late tuesday and for 2 days i have bleeding and cramping like a period. how long will the bleeding last and why is it happeneing?
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Withdrawal Bleeding: Sounds like you are on a very low dose bcp. Even the very short delay in taking your dose caused enough of a drop in your hormone level to cause withdrawal bleeding. Hard to say how long it will last. Could continue until you complete your next period. Important you take your dose on schedule.
Answered 11/3/2017
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Through this cycle: Sometimes even a little inconsistency taking the pill will trigger breakthrough bleeding like this. It will tend to persist through the rest of your current pack.
Answered 2/7/2014
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