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Will i get spotting if i take my bc pill 3 hours later than usual?

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Dr. Jeffrey Juchau answered

Birth Control: It is unlikely that you will get breakthrough bleeding taking your birth control pill tree hours later than normal. Some woman are that sensitive but most are not.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 9/20/2014

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A member asked:

Will i get spotting if i take my bc pill 3 hours later than usual?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Juchau answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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