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What Causes Vaginal Bleeding After Taking Birth Control Pills?
Hi i am a 20 year old woman and was taking birth control for 2 months straight, in the second month i was experiencing breakthrough bleeding for most of the month and couldnt cope so a week in to the 3rd month packet stopped taking them all together. i am now still experiencing bleeding is this still breakthrough bleeding or a withdrawal bleed and how long will it usually last ?
Fri, 26 Feb 2021
Hi,
Breakthrough and withdrawal bleeding are the same. This will be like normal periods for 5 to 7 days so don't worry.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Archana Rajesh Babu, OB & GYN Specialist
Breakthrough and withdrawal bleeding are the same. This will be like normal periods for 5 to 7 days so don't worry.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Archana Rajesh Babu, OB & GYN Specialist
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