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A member asked:

I have just started using the yaz bc pill i missed 3 pills and after 2 days i started spotting,spotted for 4 days and after that started getting heavy periods its been 5 days now and im having clots.

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Continuing pills: is best way to get back under control. If bleeding is excessive, see your doctor to be sure.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 6/7/2019

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