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Ive been on birth control (seasonale) for about 3 months now. Last week (7/4) i started bleeding. While bleeding i forgot to take my pill two days later. I usually take it the same time every night but i forgot. I took it the next day at my usual time. It has now been 9 days and it hasnt stopped. I am also takiong tylenol allergy medication. I do not now if it has anything to do with it. I went on a website and it says that while taking seasonale break-through bleeding can last for two weeks or more. I am supposed to get my period in two weeks but im not sure this is healthy.
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It's not unhealthy. When you use continuous birth control to skip your period, the lining of your uterus becomes very thin and unstable, which can cause spotting. Seasonale gives you a break every three months to minimize this effect, but it still happens for some women. I think in your case it was probably also affected by missing a pill (or two, I wasn't sure from your post). Personally, I'd keep going and see what happens after your period.
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Hi -- I'm on seasonale & when I miss two pills I start bleeding.. usually only for a few days, but everyone is different. Anyway, I agree with Monkeyflower...

Just keep taking your pills (hopefully the bleeding will stop) & then you'll have your "period" and hopefully you'll be all set when you start your new pack. If you start bleeding excessively, I would call your DR just to be safe.
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