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A member asked:

What happens if i don't take my birth control at the exact same time every day, can it mess with my mood?

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OCPs: The most common thing to happen is breakthrough bleeding. Certainly moodiness can occur as well as other symptoms such as breast tenderness.

Dr Feola agreed

Answered 1/24/2016

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