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After i switched my bcp, i had spotting for a week. i had sex and started bleeding bad and now i have had a full-blown period for a week. ?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Hormonal: breakthrough bleeding. Please call and consult your GYN for an examination and testing.

Answered 3/28/2017

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A member asked:

After i switched my bcp, i had spotting for a week. i had sex and started bleeding bad and now i have had a full-blown period for a week. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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