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I missed 3 pills in my first week of my birth control and i had sex on two days that i missed my pills and now i am experiencing breakthrough bleeding?
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That's what happens!: When you take the oral contraceptives irregularly or missing pills, then breakthrough bleeding is "what happens." Additionally, you run the risk of unintended pregnancy.
Answered 4/12/2018
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