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A 24-year-old female asked:

I'm experiencing heavy breakthrough bleeding that feels like a period, one week before placebos, in my 3rd month of taking birth control. is this worrisome? i haven't skipped a pill, although i took it two hours late a couple of times this month.

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Dr. Navita Modianswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience

It can happen : Breakthrough bleeding is very common it is possible from 3-6months if it continues after that you need to see your obgyn

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