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No sex this cycle of birth control, on 3rd day of placebo pill and no period what could it be?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Normal: It is normal for some women to not have a cycle when on birth control pills even if you normally do. Some pills are designed for this.

Answered 7/16/2015

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A member asked:

No sex this cycle of birth control, on 3rd day of placebo pill and no period what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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