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A member asked:

Terrible cramping and heavy bleeding all while on the third week pills on birth control .

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Intolerable: That sounds intolerable and would be an indication you may need a different kind of birth control. Please let your doctor know this has occurred.

Dr Friedlander agreed

Answered 7/28/2018

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