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On continuous b control ( three packs in a row) now stopping for a break.. spotting but no period. should i be worried?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: If you stopped your birth control and the started bleeding this is exactly what one would expect. The amount of blood is not relevant.

Dr Davis agreed

Answered 3/16/2014

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A member asked:

On continuous b control ( three packs in a row) now stopping for a break.. spotting but no period. should i be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr Davis agreed

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