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If i take birth control at 9pm everyday then on day 22, i wont spot/breakthrough cause drug is still in system from day 21 until 9 pm that day?

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Dr. Robert Kwok answered

Sort of like that: One can think of it that way. It's a bit more complex than that, but the complexities aren't important. Life is not so exact, so one can't predict the exact clock hour at which withdrawal bleeding will start.

Dr Kim agreed

Answered 6/24/2015

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A member asked:

If i take birth control at 9pm everyday then on day 22, i wont spot/breakthrough cause drug is still in system from day 21 until 9 pm that day?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Kwok answered

Dr Kim agreed

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