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1st month on birth control. very light bleeding almost none but when i wipe there's blood? on 3rd placebo pill will it get heavier?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Varies: from woman to woman and with the strength of the particular BC pill. I suggest going right into your next pack of pills and monitoring your cycles.

Answered 11/1/2014

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A member asked:

1st month on birth control. very light bleeding almost none but when i wipe there's blood? on 3rd placebo pill will it get heavier?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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