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Can i get pregnant while taking the combined pill if breakthrough bleeding is occuring?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Still works: Breakthrough bleeding occurs when you have bleeding at unscheduled times while on the pill. . Often things get back to normal the next cycle. If not then schedule a visit to discuss changing brands or changing birth control methods. This is very common. Other than being annoying it is not dangerous. The pill is still effective.

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Answered 1/4/2017

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