A member asked:

I stopped the contraceptive patch in may and i have been bleeding ever since my period in may with an exception of a week break. is it normal or do i need to get checked out? im starting to get worried now.

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Both: Probably caused by withdrawal of hormone causing breakthrough bleeding; however, if bleeding has persisted since May, I suggest a GYN exam.

Dr Kuitems and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 8/5/2019

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Dr. David Rosenfeld answered

See GYN: It may be normal but I would still suggest seeing your GYN

Dr Miller and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/3/2019

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A member asked:

I stopped the contraceptive patch in may and i have been bleeding ever since my period in may with an exception of a week break. is it normal or do i need to get checked out? im starting to get worried now.

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Kuitems and 4 doctors agreed

Dr. David Rosenfeld answered

Dr Miller and another doctor agreed

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