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Started bcp for pcos & irregular bleeding. been on bc for 15 days now & im bleeding again. can this indicate a serious problem such as cancer or norma?

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Normal.: Irregular and unpredictable bleeding is very common with PCOS. It can take several months to regulate your cycle on a birth control pill. This is not a sign of cancer or anything else dangerous. Hope this helps.

Answered 5/29/2016

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A member asked:

Started bcp for pcos & irregular bleeding. been on bc for 15 days now & im bleeding again. can this indicate a serious problem such as cancer or norma?

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Dr. Michael Hulse answered

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