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I'm on yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) birth control and this month i started bleeding while i still had 2 active pills. my period is still going for 6 days. is this normal?

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Dr. John Rhoades answered

Below: It is not unusual to have some irregularity with birth control pills. If this continues, discuss with your GYN.

Answered 7/25/2017

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A member asked:

I'm on yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) birth control and this month i started bleeding while i still had 2 active pills. my period is still going for 6 days. is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Rhoades answered

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