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Am on contraceptive pill but bleed three weeks out of five?

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Dr. Alan Patterson answered

See your gyn: U need an exam and an ultrasound, if both are normal u will need a diff pill or diff form of birth control.

Answered 2/17/2013

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A member asked:

Am on contraceptive pill but bleed three weeks out of five?

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Dr. Alan Patterson answered

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