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A member asked:

Starting your period in the middle of birth control pack, what could happen?

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Dr. Michael Hulse answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Probably nothing: Any bleeding in the middle of your birth control pack is abnormal. This is called break through bleeding. It is a very common problem and is not dangerous. This will usually resolve without treatment. If the problem persists then consider a different form of birth control.

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Answered 5/29/2015

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