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Can not taking your birth correctly correctly cause cramping and spotting?

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Dr. Rhonda Simons answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: Always try to take pills close to the same time every day to avoid breakthrough bleeding.

Dr Honore and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/1/2014

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