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I was spotting for 8days before my gp recommended the pill it's now been 31 days since and my bleeding has gone heavier when does it settle?

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2-6 cycles: On average it takes few cycles before it settles down. Are you bleeding continuously for 31 days,, if thats the case call your GP.

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Answered 6/30/2017

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