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Im not taking any contraceptive pills. can breakthrough bleeding still happen to me?

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Of course: Anyone can have break through bleeding whether you are on the pill or not since you are not on the pill i recommend you see your gyn for an exam, cultures, blood work and an ultrasound as there can be many different causes for this.

Answered 8/15/2013

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