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I have been spotting for 7 weeks on birth control pill and my doctor asked me to keep taking the active pill and skip the inactive pill is that normal?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

YES: However, if this is not effective, you may want to discuss the use a of slightly stronger pill. If you are new to this pill it may take 2-3 months for your body to normalize your cycles.

Answered 12/16/2016

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A member asked:

I have been spotting for 7 weeks on birth control pill and my doctor asked me to keep taking the active pill and skip the inactive pill is that normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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