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I took an active bcp two days into my 4 day placebo break, on thursday, to stop the bleeding, but it didn't and it's still going. why am i still bleeding? i'm on my 4th active pill of the new pack

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Dr. Jodi Casados answered

Too fast for body: Often, taking only one active pill in the middle of the placebo we will not be enough to stop the bleeding. Remember that your body has a intrinsic cycle, and the pills essentially bend your body's will. One pill may not have been enough to stop the bleeding, this is not unexpected.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

I took an active bcp two days into my 4 day placebo break, on thursday, to stop the bleeding, but it didn't and it's still going. why am i still bleeding? i'm on my 4th active pill of the new pack

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jodi Casados answered

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