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I've been on the same bc pills for 8+ years. just started having thin, thread like spotting week before period. should i be concerned?
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Probably not: Taking birth control pills for a prolonged interval like 8 years makes the uterine lining very thin. It is possible it can become fragile and bleed a bit prior to your actual period.
Answered 11/30/2013
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