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How heavy is period on birth control? i'm confused if i've got spotting or my period. i've been using levlen (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) for a month,only used active pills.no sex
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Breakthrough bleed: Breakthrough bleeding (bleeding at the wrong time) is very normal on Birth control. it happens in about 1/3 of users. Its no big deal and usually self corrects over time. If you are not satisfied or it continues to happen then consider using a different birth control method. It is a common side effect and does not mean something is wrong or that the pill is not working.
Answered 10/11/2015
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