Macomb, MI
A 27-year-old female asked:
Taking birth control pills (yaz) continuously - took 4 packs in a row now on placebo pills for break. on day 4 of placebo and still no period, have never missed dose. is this normal?
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Dr. John Berrymananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 56 years experience
As described withdrawal bleeding from "four packs" of bcp's may take a few more days, but if this does not occur, obtain a serum HCG test to make certain about pregnancy.
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Answered Mar 31, 2022
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