A 20-year-old female asked:
i am on my second cycle of birthcontrol, i have heavy spotting and severe cramps 4 days before period is due. is this normal?
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Dr. R. scott Thornton answered
42 years experience Gynecology
Can be normal: If you haven't missed any pills, then you are experiencing breakthrough bleeding. It is not dangerous and does not decrease the efficacy of the pill but if it happens frequently, change to a different formulation of pill, perhaps one with a higher estrogen level. For more info www.Askyourgynecologist.Org.
Answered on Sep 28, 2016
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Light spotting ok: Spotting can occur or ala under almost any circumstance, and as long as it's light and subsides in a reasonable amount of time - aide less than a week ... Read More
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