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I have been taking my birth control for three months consecutively to change my period date and have had break through bleeding the last two and a hav?

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Theoretically: Breakthrough bleeding is one of the most common side effects of hormonal anticonceptive agents - it is a nuisance, especially when birth control pills were taken because of irregular cycles. Trying a different birth control pills with different amounts of estrogen and/or progestin component may help.

Answered 6/19/2016

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A member asked:

I have been taking my birth control for three months consecutively to change my period date and have had break through bleeding the last two and a hav?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Peter Baumann answered

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