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A member asked:

I accidentally took 4 contraceptive pill packs (ovranette) back to back (i miscounted). ive bad breakthrough bleeding is it ok to stop mid pack?

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Don't stop!: Don't stop mid cycle. Breakthrough bleeding does not mean you aren't getting protection from pregnancy. Finish the pack ,then try to be more careful about taking them correctly.

Answered 10/4/2016

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