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I've been on continuous birth control pills for almost two years. to 'treat' endometriosis. is it normal to randomly spot/ have breakthrough bleeding?

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Dr. Karen Butler answered

Ans: Yes it is. The birth control alters the hormones. The uterine wall still needs to thin. But no ovulation. So you can get a full period or spotty blessing on and off

Dr Miller and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/22/2015

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A member asked:

I've been on continuous birth control pills for almost two years. to 'treat' endometriosis. is it normal to randomly spot/ have breakthrough bleeding?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Karen Butler answered

Dr Miller and another doctor agreed

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