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It is normal to experience a bit of breakthrough bleeding when skipping your period (not taking placebos) on the birth control pill? i am on yasmin.

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Dr. Sewa Legha answered

Yes it is likely: Irregular menses are not uncommon when you are taking birth control pills especially if you take a break from taking the pill daily.

Dr Sadeh agreed

Answered 10/26/2017

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Dr. Norma Jo Waxman answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes normal: Continuous cycling with Yasmin and most BCPs are entirely safe. Woman commonly have breakthrough bleeding on the pill, especially with lower dose estrogens

Dr Fowler and 8 doctors agreed

Answered 11/6/2017

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A member asked:

It is normal to experience a bit of breakthrough bleeding when skipping your period (not taking placebos) on the birth control pill? i am on yasmin.

12 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Sewa Legha answered

Dr Sadeh agreed

Dr. Norma Jo Waxman answered

Dr Fowler and 8 doctors agreed

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