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How can i make my dark spotting from my birth control go away?

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Dr. Laura Garabedian answered

Specializes in Adolescent Medicine

Dark spots: CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR AND TRY VANIQUA/HYDROQUINONE.

Answered 7/26/2015

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