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Hi, i have been on birth control for a year now. but i switched to a different brand last month. i bled the 2 weeks mid-cycle. is this normal?

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Dr. Julan Crane answered

Contraception: Yes this is an expected side effect and can occur up to three months when you start a new oral contraceptive.

Answered 1/6/2015

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A member asked:

Hi, i have been on birth control for a year now. but i switched to a different brand last month. i bled the 2 weeks mid-cycle. is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Julan Crane answered

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