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Yesterday i had little pink blood when i wiped. today i have cramps and it's red and feels like a period. my period shouldn't come for another week. been on bcp for 9 months. what is going on?

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Dr. Bryan Kurtz answered

BTB: This sounds like breakthrough bleeding (BTB), where the lining becomes unstable and you bleed. It's not unusual with low dose BCPs. It done NOT reduce the contraceptive aspect of the pill, so don't stop them. It usually corrects next cycle. If it keeps happening, you may need to switch your pills.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Yesterday i had little pink blood when i wiped. today i have cramps and it's red and feels like a period. my period shouldn't come for another week. been on bcp for 9 months. what is going on?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bryan Kurtz answered

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