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When you first start taking birth control pills, breakthrough bleeding is very common in the first few months. Unfortunately, it typically last more than just a week. It can go on for about 3-4 months and by the 3rd month it starts to decrease. By the 4th month cycle it should stop.
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Hi Anon,
Thank you for sharing your question with the EmpowHER community.
When you first start taking birth control pills, breakthrough bleeding is very common in the first few months. Unfortunately, it typically last more than just a week. It can go on for about 3-4 months and by the 3rd month it starts to decrease. By the 4th month cycle it should stop.
I hope this helps.
Be well,
~Gillette
June 10, 2015 - 2:27pmThis Comment
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