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i've been taking these pills since april of 2006, i was off the pill for 8 months before i started taking them again. last month halfway thru my pill pack i started bleeding, it lasted 4 20 days (not straight, i didnt bleed 3 days out of the whole time), it was very very light barely any cramping at all.. it started again this month, but only has lasted 3 days so far... i had unprotected sex with my boyfriend sept. 30 (i got my period 3 days after we had sex and just kept bleeding).... other symptoms i have is swollen tender breasts & some back pain. What is goin on with me?

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Hi Jennifer,
Please check with your doctor as I'm not a medical professional. I'm a little worried about this condition. I've had several women telling me about this bleeding and it concerns me.  I advise you to talk to whoever prescribed the pills to you. It's possible that you are pregnant. Have you taken a test? Let me know at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com if I can help in any way. To find a free testing center go to this website http://www.optionline.org
Hope to hear from you soon.
Diane Cheryl
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I can answer questions about the various methods of birth control. I can answer questions like "What would be the best method of birth control for me?" and other problems and concerns. I have researched side effects and risks of various methods of birth control. I have almost 23 years of experience working with various pregnancy resource centers. Please contact me at CHERYL51@aol.com if you would like to know more information about your situation or if I am "Maxed OUT".

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I have almost 23 years of experience in counseling women about birth control and family planning.

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Illinois Valley Community College, Austin Community College, Travel Agent Degree and almost 23 years of counseling experience.
I have worked with Pregnancy Resource Centers for almost 23 years.

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