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Hi i've had an abnormally long period and still bleeding. can i double up on my birth control to try to stop it? if so can i do it two days in a row?

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Dr. Yash Khanna answered

Not a good idea: I will not recommend either.Take the BCPils as you have been taking and contact your Gynecologist an ay need to b checked

Answered 3/23/2015

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A member asked:

Hi i've had an abnormally long period and still bleeding. can i double up on my birth control to try to stop it? if so can i do it two days in a row?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yash Khanna answered

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