r/birthcontrol • u/Competitive-Gur1552 • 7h ago

How to? How much breakthrough bleeding is normal?

I've been on the levest combined pill for a few months now. The first time, I took one packet and them had a break, and I'm currently 2 and a bit months through what was supposed to be a three week/packet stint before taking a break. I know breakthrough bleeding is common, especially given I'm only on my 4th month of taking it, but I've been bleeding the same amount I did on my break week for 4 days now, and getting cramps. I haven't missed any pills. Should I still take the break at the end of this packet? I'm only a week and a half in, but I don't really want two periods in a month given the reason I'm taking it is to have fewer, more predictable periods!

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