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I have my period 10 days earlier than expected and i still have a week worth of oral contraceptives. is this normal?

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Dr. James Marquardt answered

No: This is called breakthrough bleeding. It does happen occasionally on oral contraceptive pills. It happens more often when you have been on the pill for a longer period of time, or if you miss more than one day of taking the pill.

Answered 5/25/2016

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A member asked:

I have my period 10 days earlier than expected and i still have a week worth of oral contraceptives. is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Marquardt answered

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