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I am taking birth control and missed three pills in the third week. because of this i started a new pack. now i am bleeding. is this ok?
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Yes: If you are having a period, that is reassuring that you are not pregnant. If you do not wish to be pregnant, use contraception all the time, every time. You may consider implanted contraceptive, or IUD. Practice safe sex. Get HPV vaccine.
Answered 2/2/2016
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Spotting: Yes this is normal when you don't take the pill as prescribed
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