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For the last few months i've been bleeding between periods - can last for upto 2 weeks & is dark brown blood. am on the pill. what could cause this?

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Dr. Elaine Melamud answered

Your pill: Irregular bleeding is a very common side effect of a birth control pill. See yiur doctor. It might be reasonable to try a different pill.

Dr Gilmore agreed

Answered 7/11/2015

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A member asked:

For the last few months i've been bleeding between periods - can last for upto 2 weeks & is dark brown blood. am on the pill. what could cause this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Elaine Melamud answered

Dr Gilmore agreed

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