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I have pcos, was on ortho tricyclen lo, had spotting between cycles for a year, switched to higher dose last month, still spotting. is this serious?
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Breakthrough bleed: Breakthrough bleeding (bleeding at the wrong time) is very common on birth control. It happens in about 1/3 of users. Its no big deal and usually self corrects over time. If you are not satisfied or it continues to happen then consider using a different birth control method. It is a common side effect and does not mean something is wrong or that the pill is not working. .
Answered 11/16/2016
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