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Im on birth control and four days before period is due i started bleeding and have clumping also. is this normal?

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Dr. R. scott Thornton answered

Can be normal: If you didn't miss any pills then you probably have breakthrough bleeding. If you have been on the pill for at least three months and this is happening repeatedly, then change to a different formulation, perhaps one with a higher estrogen level. For more info www.Askyourgynecologist.Org.

Answered 4/17/2014

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A member asked:

Im on birth control and four days before period is due i started bleeding and have clumping also. is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. R. scott Thornton answered

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