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I bled before my period, then during when i should have had my period i didn't a week later i'm bleeding again, i am on birth control?

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Dr. Yvette Westford answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Wrong schedule: Stop the pills for 4 days. Use backup contraception /condom. Restart the OCP in 5 days. Should regulate. You likely missed a pill. You should bleed during the 4 days off the pill. No worries. That is desired.

Dr Amico Jr agreed

Answered 1/26/2015

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A member asked:

I bled before my period, then during when i should have had my period i didn't a week later i'm bleeding again, i am on birth control?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yvette Westford answered

Dr Amico Jr agreed

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