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For the last 12 days i have been spotting i am taking lutera as birth control. i have not missed a pill why am i spotting for 12 days?
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Breakthrough bleeding (bleeding at the wrong time) is very common on birth control.: It happens in about 1/3 of users. Its no big deal and usually self corrects over time. if you are not satisfied or it continues to happen then consider using a different birth control method. It is a common side effect and does not mean something is wrong or that the pill is not working.
Answered 4/24/2016
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