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Can you tell me what to do about birth control pill and spotting?
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Breakthrough bleedin: Breakthrough bleeding is a fairly common problem OCPs, especially with the newer low dose pills. The hormones are sometimes not able to keep the lining stable, so some will slough off. It does NOT effect the contraceptive aspect of the pill. Usually, is just happens sporadically, but if it happens all the time, you need to try a different pill. Always take your pill at the same time every day.
Answered 10/4/2016
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