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Bleeding one week early on 3rd month of birth control pills.. have never missed a pill since starting in september and have only taken it an hour late once... is this normal? abnormal?

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Dr. Holly Maes answered

Not unusual: That bleeding was likely withdrawal from the placebo pills from the previous week. In the first 6 months on birth control, adjustments in dosage sometimes need to be made. If this pattern continues, would call prescriber about possible adjustment of your dose.

Answered 11/15/2020

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A member asked:

Bleeding one week early on 3rd month of birth control pills.. have never missed a pill since starting in september and have only taken it an hour late once... is this normal? abnormal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Holly Maes answered

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